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Amadou Goes To School

Jonima Diaby

A Heartwarming Story About Courage, Friendship, and the Joy of Learning!

Amadou is about to start school for the first time-but he's feeling nervous. What if he doesn't make any friends? What if school is too hard? With the encouragement of his loving family, and his wooden toy hippo, Jalou, Amadou takes a big step, discovering the excitement of learning and the power of believing in himself.

This beautifully illustrated book is perfect for:

✔️ Kids ages 4-6 starting preschool or kindergarten

✔️ Parents and teachers looking for diverse stories with relatable characters

✔️ Encouraging confidence, resilience, and a love for learning

✔️ Bilingual learners-available in English, French, and Spanish!

Join Amadou on his first day of school and inspire your little one to embrace new adventures with courage!

Get your copy today!

Book Details

  • Publisher: Jonima Stories
  • Publish Date: Apr 18th, 2025
  • Pages: 26
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 8.50in - 0.07in - 0.19lb
  • EAN: 9798218665074
  • Recommended age: 04-06
  • Categories: Social Themes - Emotions & FeelingsSocial Themes - New ExperienceFamily - General (see also headings under Social Themes)

About the Author

Diaby, Jonima: - Jonima was born and raised in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He is a writer/actor based in Los Angeles and the author of the "Amadou Goes To" series. "Amadou Goes To School" is the first of many more adventures that will find Amadou attempting many more first experiences. So join along and try something new with Amadou. Beyond Television work, Jonima's inspiration for writing children's books comes from being a young kid himself, who found adventure and the magic of being lost in books.
Perrin, David: - David Perrin is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Brooklyn, New York. He is an art director, collage artist and graphic designer. Using photo illustration to transform images into captivating stories.