{"title":"Books by Oge Mora","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780316431248","title":"Thank You, Omu!","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Caldecott Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this cozy, sweet story perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eLast Stop on Market Street \u003c\/i\u003eas well as for the Thanksgiving season, a generous woman is rewarded by her community. A Spanish edition, \u003ci\u003e¡Gracias, Omu!\u003c\/i\u003e, is also available.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love. An author's note explains that \"Omu\" (pronounced AH-moo) means \"queen\" in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean \"Grandma.\" This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Mora's life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaturday, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ealso written and illustrated by Oge Mora!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56285820846453,"sku":"9780316431248","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780316431248_77762bd2-f6c5-497a-909f-968fb3ec3ef9.jpg?v=1786012850"},{"product_id":"9781524768287","title":"The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read","description":"\u003cb\u003eImagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eSlate\u003c\/i\u003e’s 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read. From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge More comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who--with perseverance and dedication--proved that you're never too old to learn.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56302442381685,"sku":"9781524768287","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781524768287_dedb3986-6974-4e37-9277-371d3aae4e5b.jpg?v=1786021995"},{"product_id":"9780316592604","title":"More or Less","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the power of living more sustainably, simply, and generously in this inspiring visual adventure from Alison Hughes and Caldecott honoree Oge Mora!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What if \u003ci\u003eless\u003c\/i\u003e could be \u003ci\u003emore\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A child’s bedroom, and the rest of his house, has become cluttered with stuff. But when one small act of giving something away sparks joy, he keeps going—and before you know it, his little sister, friends, and family get involved in donating items to people in need and bringing the whole community together for a swap party. Here is a heartening story that illustrates for the youngest readers how less can be MORE: more space for living, loving, and knowing that we already have PLENTY.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Brought to life in intricate collage by award-winning artist Oge Mora, \u003ci\u003eMore or Less\u003c\/i\u003e takes the meaning of “reduce, reuse, recycle” into the realm of community-building and the cultivation of kindness and meaning.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56419559801205,"sku":"9780316592604","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780316592604_c27f48e4-38c0-4de7-aac5-5baab9445089.jpg?v=1786013775"},{"product_id":"saturday","title":"Saturday","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this warm and tender story by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of \u003ci\u003eThank You, Omu!\u003c\/i\u003e, join a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what's best about Saturdays: precious time together. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eToday would be special. Today would be splendid. It was Saturday! But sometimes, the best plans don't work out exactly the way you expect....\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this heartfelt and universal story, a mother and daughter look forward to their special Saturday routine together every single week. But this Saturday, one thing after another goes wrong--ruining storytime, salon time, picnic time, and the puppet show they'd been looking forward to going to all week. Mom is nearing a meltdown...until her loving daughter reminds her that being together is the most important thing of all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor-artist Oge Mora's highly anticipated follow up to Caldecott Honor\u003ci\u003e Thank You, Omu!\u003c\/i\u003e features the same magnificently radiant artwork and celebration of sharing so beloved in her debut picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57466785694069,"sku":"9780316431279","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780316431279.jpg?v=1785654848"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-oge-mora.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}