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Must Our Children Watch Cartoons?
April 19, 2022
I love cartoons but recently I’ve had to wonder if it’s a do or die affair. I don’t think there’s any parent in Nigeria with Whatsapp or BBM installed who didn’t get the broadcasts about cartoons with gay characters. I love that parents are becoming increasingly conscious of their responsibilities, and I hope that more … Continue reading Must Our Children Watch Cartoons?
By jehonwa
5 Gifts You Can Give Your Children Before They’re Born
April 19, 2022
Every good parent wants to do the best they can for their children. The good thing is you don’t have to wait until they’re born to start showing them love. You can start loving them when they’re still in the womb, and even BEFORE they’re conceived. Here are a few ways to do this: Lay … Continue reading 5 Gifts You Can Give Your Children Before They’re Born
By jehonwa
Keep the Children Happy
April 19, 2022
I recall quite a number of things that made me happy or unhappy as a child. One of them was days like this. My sister and I would want to be at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, to witness the marchpast by different processions from each of the attending schools. But Mummy did not always … Continue reading Keep the Children Happy
By nnenna
Children Too Have Rights
April 19, 2022
A while ago, I was in an Oshodi-bound bus. And the popular cable music channel was airing. You know the music channels and their videos with the bodacious vixens. The problem was, there were school children in the bus and it was about 2 pm in the afternoon and no one seemed to care what … Continue reading Children Too Have Rights
By nehijesu
Okechukwu Ofili Unveils His Debut Children’s Book
April 19, 2022
It’s official! The one and only Okechukwu Ofili of Ofilispeaks.com is now the author of a published children’s book. He announced the news on his official website, unveiling Afro: The Girl With Magical Hair. Excerpt: After what seems to be like an eternity … actually it’s 1 year, 7 months, and 17 days, 34 minutes and 12 … Continue reading Okechukwu Ofili Unveils His Debut Children’s Book
By ify
Children’s Book Review: An African Night’s Entertainment
April 19, 2022
Title: An African Night’s Entertainment Author: Cyprian Ekwensi Publisher: African University Press Number of Pages: 152 Type of Book: Folktale, Fiction; African Age: 10+ Available here: Borrow from ZODML Library, Ikoyi Lagos or buy here. Price: $50.00 MY SUMMARY It tells the story of two men on a quest; one to have a child at all costs and … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: An African Night’s Entertainment
By ugochinyelu
Children’s Book Review: Zahrah the Windseeker
April 19, 2022
Title: Zahrah the Windseeker Author: Nnedi Okoroafor-Mbachu Publisher: Farafina Books/ HMH Books for Young Readers Number of pages: 320/308 Type of Book: Fantasy, Fiction; African Age: 10+ Available here and here. Price: N500; $7.51 MY SUMMARY Zahrah is a 13-year-old girl born with dadalocks in a kingdom where people with dadalocks are looked upon as strange. She is quiet, shy, constantly … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Zahrah the Windseeker
By ugochinyelu
Children’s Book Review: The Time Machine
April 19, 2022
Title: The Time Machine Author: H. G. Wells Publisher: Bendon Classics Number of Pages: 178 Type of Book: Science Fiction; Classic Age: 8+ Available here: The Hub, The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos Price: N880 MY SUMMARY The time traveller’s theory: “If our minds can move back and forth in time, we can too. All we need is the … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: The Time Machine
By ugochinyelu
Children’s Book Review: Amazing Adventures of Izi and Larry The Dinosaur
April 19, 2022
Title: Amazing Adventures of Izi and Larry The Dinosaur Author: Olusegun Akande Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Number of pages: 88 Type of Book: Fiction; Christian Age: 8+ Available here or contact the author: info@iziandlarrybooks.com Price: $15.00 MY SUMMARY Saturday is zoo day for 8-year-old Izi. She loves going to the zoo to visit the animals. One very ordinary … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Amazing Adventures of Izi and Larry The Dinosaur
By ugochinyelu
Children’s Book Review: Moby Dick
April 19, 2022
Title: Moby Dick Author: Herman Melville Publisher: Bendon Number of Pages: 181 Type of Book: Fiction, Classic Age: 8+ Available here and here. Price: N580 MY SUMMARY Described by the author as the “greatest sea yarn since Jonah,” it’s a tale about a young man, Ishmael who decided to join a whaling ship on a three-year expedition that became … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Moby Dick
By ugochinyelu
Obasanjo Writes a Children’s Storybook
April 19, 2022
The latest children’s author in town is none other than the Former President of the Nigerian Republic, Olusegun Obasanjo. He launched his debut children’s book, Peace Story for Children on Monday 21st September. The 14-page booklet features multiple themes on the subject of Peace, along with child-friendly illustrations. This will be the second publication from … Continue reading Obasanjo Writes a Children’s Storybook
By ify
Children’s Book Review: Matilda
April 19, 2022
Title: Matilda Author: Roald Dahl Publisher: Puffin books Number of Pages: 240 Type of Book: Fiction Age: 8-12 Available here or Plot 12, Johnson Street, off Bode Thomas road, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. Price: N1,580 MY SUMMARY (without the ending): This book is about a 5-year-old but do not be deceived, your 8-year-old may not … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Matilda
By ugochinyelu
Children’s Book Review: Jelly Baby
April 19, 2022
Title: Jelly Baby Author: Phillip Begho Publisher: Monarch Books Number of pages: 112 Type of Book: Fiction Age: 9-12 Available here. It is also available for borrowing at the ZODML library, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Price: N200 MY SUMMARY Jelly Baby is about a group of … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Jelly Baby
By ugochinyelu
Children’s Book Review: The Missing Clock
April 19, 2022
Title: The Missing Clock Author: Mai Nasara Publisher: Visa Books Number of pages: 96 Type of Book: Fiction Age: 9-12 Available here or contact the author on Twitter Price: $9.99 MY SUMMARY Banji Tobe learns that planting … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: The Missing Clock
By ugochinyelu
9 Important Ways Dads Impact the Lives of Their Children
April 19, 2022
All over the world, a father’s influence is often seen as minor, even negligible, and his importance is defined by how well he provides for the family. But this is very far from the truth as fathers are often the role models that children look up to for acceptable behaviour and acceptance. Research indicates that fathers are … Continue reading 9 Important Ways Dads Impact the Lives of Their Children
By ejura
