A 2019 Caldecott
Honor Book
Winner of the
Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award
In this
remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for fans of Last
Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn, a generous woman is rewarded by
her community.
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?
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.