Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

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