Finding Grace by Keith E. Harrell Sr.
Finding Grace is a cute story that reminds us of the importance of accepting each other, celebrating our differences, and encouraging them to discover their true selves.
Finding Grace is a cute story that reminds us of the importance of accepting each other, celebrating our differences, and encouraging them to discover their true selves.
Never having been out of the country or even to the airport, Lenox will finally get to accomplish his dream of boarding an airplane and traveling to a far-off land. After learning that his great grandfather was a legendary Tuskegee Airman, Lenox becomes convinced that he must prove that he can be brave in order to earn his pilot wings—just like his great grandfather did. When the day finally comes for Lenox to board his first flight he encounters many new, scary and wonderful things at the airport with his family. All of the excitement causes him to lose the one thing he needs to get on his flight—his passport. He and his little sister Teagan set out on an adventure to find it before their flight takes off.
February is Black History Month and brings several
excellent excuses to partake of life’s best things:
celebrations of love, civil rights achievements, and
Nutella day.
We dedicated this month’s edition to Black history
and incorporated books, articles, games, and activities
that promote love, diversity, and inclusion. I
hope you all will like it, and please share your feedback
at kidliomag@gmail.com
Love & Peace
A Black, poverty-stricken family of three dwells in a cabin on their farm in rural Hanover. Kirabo is barely three-years-old, when his father, Jomo, leaves to find work and doesn’t return. So his mother, Zuri, has to raise him on her own.
Amidst the duo’s struggles, Kirabo suffers a life-changing injury. Zuri sacrifices her possessions to help him, but misfortune thwarts her efforts at every turn.
Obeahman Ahriman, who lives nearby, knows the family’s plight. After stealing an ancient and powerful device, he devises a plan to trick Kirabo into helping him attain his evil goals.
But Kirabo uses his wits and his mother’s guidance to unravel the charlatan’s scheme.
However, to set things right again will require something mightier than any enchantment, his mother’s unconditional love.
Told in the traditional folktale style and incorporating elements from Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage, this touching story of courage, selflessness, kind-heartedness and forgiveness will resonate with young readers everywhere.
For adults, especially those from minority ethnicities and backgrounds, the pages of this unforgettable tale will be akin to a recollection of your own lives.
Teddy Teddy is an only child who lives in the forest.
Desperate to find a friend, he ventures further into the forest in search of one.
The journey into the forest continues leaving Teddy Teddy a little more disappointed until he casts his eyes upon a lovely little house.
Did you know that regular plants, commonly called ‘weeds’ can be good for you, or that you could eat them? Join Sammy and his grandad as they explore the benefits of their natural surroundings, and see if you can identify some of these treasures in your own environment today!
I was born and raised in Tirana, Albania. Growing up I was always passionate about reading books. I was a very curious little girl, which often I found my self in trouble with my parents and my brother.
Four mice gather to feast one night, but one greedy big mouse decides he should eat all the cheese for himself, and quickly falls out with his friends. Left to eat crumbs and mouldy old bread, the smaller mice are determined to take action, even if it means waking up the big scary cat.
This book is filled from cover to cover with fascinating facts about the wonderful Ghana. Discover everything from landscape to landmarks, school to food, and traditions to culture. You will also learn some basic words and phrases in two of the most widely spoken languages, Asante Twi and Fanti. 70 pages bursting with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations to bring the facts to life and engage your child. A perfect introduction to this amazing country.
In sisterhood always remember that you are loved,
you never have to stand alone, and you always have
someone who has your back.