{"product_id":"kente-for-jojo-9780593567128","title":"Kente for Jojo","description":"\u003cb\u003eA joyful picturebook of a big brother weaving a Kente cloth for the new baby in his family, with lyrical text and textured artwork that sings.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKente is more than a cloth, it is a symbol of love. And the big brother in this story loves new baby Jojo so very much! Together, the family travels to pick out a special Kente for Jojo--it must be perfect. With some inspiration from a passing rainbow and a little help from a skilled weaver, they do just that! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCome along as author Bernard Mensah shares the legend of how Kente came to be, and discover the many beautiful patterns of traditional Kente through Elizabeth Zunon's warm and textured art! This unjacketed hardcover also includes a textured spine to evoke woven fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBernard Mensah works in software engineering by day and writes stories by night. He is the author of titles like \u003ci\u003eEsi the Brave \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eYawa the Adventurer. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is passionate about Black and African representation in publishing and founded HabermanNerds to nurture and promote African storytelling. He grew up in Ghana, climbing trees, playing soccer, and dreaming up stories at the library. Bernard now lives in the United Kingdom with his two rambunctious boys. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eElizabeth Zunon is the acclaimed illustrator of many picture books including \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, My Hands Sing the Blues, Don't Call Me Grandma, \u003c\/i\u003eand more! She grew up in the Ivory Coast, West Africa, and memories of her childhood can be seen in her artwork. She currently lives in Albany, New York.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325359948050,"sku":"9780593567128","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_383a56ab-09c6-490f-b909-47f5f0ac7145.jpg?v=1759227383","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kente-for-jojo-9780593567128","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}