Jollof Day
Ages 3–6
A picture book bursting with life and flavours about a son and his father cooking up jollof rice — the beloved dish that originated in West Africa. Early in the morning while the sun is still rising, a young boy wakes his father and together they embark on the joyful ritual of preparing jollof: scrubbing, chopping, blitzing, and stirring their way through the ingredients. With bouncing text that begs to be read aloud and exuberant illustrations full of momentum, Jollof Day is a celebration of the dishes that bring a family together. Jollof recipe included!
Personally signed by Bernard. Ships from the UK.
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Reviews
“A sensory feast that captures the joy of cooking together and the cultural significance of a beloved West African dish.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Halfway through the story my son asked if Jollof was a real food. By the end he wanted to help make it.”
— Parent
“The children loved all the food preparation scenes. It led to a lovely discussion about foods that are special in their own families.”
— Teacher
“We don't have any connection to Ghana, but my daughter was completely drawn into the story and the family celebrations.”
— Parent
Curriculum-linked activities, discussion prompts, and creative exercises.
Teacher Resources
4 free resources for Jollof Day. Curriculum-aligned, print-ready PDFs.
Jollof Rice Recipe Card
A child-friendly, illustrated recipe card for making jollof rice. Includes step-by-step instructions, ingredient list with pictures, and safety tips for cooking with children.
Event Sequencing
Cut-and-stick sequencing activity. Children arrange the key events of Jollof Day in the correct order, then write a sentence about each event.
Vocabulary Flashcards
Illustrated flashcards for key vocabulary from Jollof Day including Ghanaian food words, family terms, and celebration vocabulary. Print, cut, and use for matching games.
Colouring Pages
Four colouring pages featuring scenes from Jollof Day — the kitchen, the family table, the market, and the celebration. Perfect for early finishers or calm-down time.
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