Thank You, Omu!, Hardcover/Oge Mora
Contributor(s): Author: Oge Mora In this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn as well as for the Thanksgiving season, a generous woman is rewarded by her community. Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stewOne 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. Review citations Shelf Awareness - 10/12/2018 Horn Book Magazine - pg. 65 - 11/01/2018 School Library Journal / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 55 - 07/01/2018 School Library Journal / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 55 - 07/01/2018 School Library Journal / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 55 - 07/01/2018 School Library Journal / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 55 - 07/01/2018 School Library Journal / Highly Recommended - pg. 55 - 07/01/2018 Booklist - pg. 68 - 07/01/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 182 - 08/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 182 - 08/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 182 - 08/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 182 - 08/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Highly Recommended - pg. 182 - 08/15/2018 Publishers Weekly / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - 08/27/2018 Publishers Weekly / Exceptional Presentation - 08/27/2018 Publishers Weekly / Book Of Special Distinction - 08/27/2018 Publishers Weekly / Top 15 Book Of The Year - 08/27/2018 Publishers Weekly / Highly Recommended - 08/27/2018
