Stories where children who look like me are the heroes
Award-winning picture books and chapter series celebrating Ghanaian culture, folklore, and adventure — published by Penguin Random House, Scholastic, and Chronicle Books.
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From Ghanaian market days to magical quests — explore the full collection for ages 0–12.
Your child will discover Twi words like: Akwaaba (welcome) · Anansi (spider) · Adinkra (symbols) · Kente (cloth)
Esi the Brave
Ages 4–8 · Picture Book · Dial / PRH
Esi is a brave Ghanaian girl who loves monsters and ghosts and things that go bump in the night. When her family goes to the Kakamotobi Festival — a vibrant masquerade celebration in Winneba, Ghana — Esi insists she's not afraid of anything. But when the festival's masked dancers surround her and she gets separated from Mummy and Daddy, Esi must find real courage to face the swirling, twirling monsters and demand her parents back. A joyful celebration of bravery, Ghanaian festivals, and the moment a child discovers what being truly brave means.
“We read it twice in the same evening.”— Parent reviewView Book
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About Bernard
Born and raised in Ghana. Now living in the UK with his two sons — the inspiration for every story he writes. Bernard believes every child deserves to see themselves as the hero on the page.
“I write the stories I wish I’d had as a child.”
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