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Paratou, the Umbrella Trade Book (Paperback)

Written & Illustrated by Marion Traoré

Critically Reviewed

Sékou, the chief’s son, returns from the market with an unusual treasure for the villagers—an umbrella! What are all the things they can do with it? This picture book from Africa will spark young readers’ imagination.

Hardcover
Price $15.95
PaperBack
Price $7.95

Price $7.95

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Product Details

Sku WW - NL6018
Age 6, 7, 8, 9
Theme Narrative Fiction
Language English
Lexile level 750L
Genre Fiction
Book Format PaperBack

Author & Illustrator

Marion Traoré
Born in France and married to a Malian, Marion Traoré works as a teacher in Burkina Faso, Africa. Marion loves to illustrate using collage. Her first picture book was Paratou, the Umbrella, published by Reycraft Books.

Reviews

★ Culturally immersive, exquisitely illustrated, and endearingly playful, this French import should be as widely shared as the umbrella.

—Kirkus Starred Review

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