Ade’s Special Outfit
An authentic story and vibrant picture book showcases the beautiful culture and clothing of the Yoruba people of West Africa as a young boy celebrates his birthday.
It’s young Ade’s birthday and his grandmother is coming from Nigeria to celebrate. What should he wear for his big day? When Nana arrives after her long journey from Africa, she brings special clothing for him to wear to his party. Ade learns all about the many beautiful and colorful pieces of his new outfit and their special Yoruba names. He is all set to celebrate in style! Through colorful depictions of various clothing pieces and definitions of their Yoruba names, young readers will enjoy a fun story while learning a variety of words in the Yoruba language and the significance of Ade’s celebration outfit.
With Ade’s Special Outfit, families and educators of young children will welcome an
opportunity to invite a dialogue about Yoruba culture and promote cultural diversity at home and in the classroom. Understanding and embracing diversity at an early age through culturally and developmentally appropriate learning environments or support in the home helps to increase in children an awareness, appreciation, and inclusion of beliefs and cultures other than their own, setting kids up for greater personal and educational success.
Princess Adaku
Young kids love to play dress-up! Princess Adaku is from Nigeria and now lives in the United States. She enjoys many family activities, but her favorite pastime is playing dress-up with her doll. Her unique chest holds clothing and accessories from eight Nigerian ethnic groups and her tribe. Dressing up is fun and helps Princess Adaku learn about and stay connected to her culture.
Play is an excellent way for children to experience cultural diversity. Kids around the globe can read Princess Adaku and learn about various Nigerian cultures without having to leave their homes. Each piece of clothing highlighted in the book is available for dress-up play.
Princess Adaku blends realistic fiction and informational reading to help children learn about other cultures through a young character’s eyes. Adults and teachers can use this vibrantly illustrated book and the accompanying accessories with youngsters from 5 to 11 to promote cultural diversity in classrooms and other settings.
