Thank You, Omu!, Hardcover

Contributor(s):

• Author: Oge Mora

In this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn as well as for the Thanksgiving season, a generous woman is rewarded by her community.

Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stewOne by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?

Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love. An author's note explains that "Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means "queen" in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean "Grandma." This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Mora's life.

 
Review citations

• Shelf Awareness - 10/12/2018
• Horn Book Magazine - pg. 65 - 11/01/2018
• School Library Journal / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 55 - 07/01/2018
• School Library Journal / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 55 - 07/01/2018
• School Library Journal / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 55 - 07/01/2018
• School Library Journal / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 55 - 07/01/2018
• School Library Journal / Highly Recommended - pg. 55 - 07/01/2018
• Booklist - pg. 68 - 07/01/2018
• Kirkus Reviews / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 182 - 08/15/2018
• Kirkus Reviews / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 182 - 08/15/2018
• Kirkus Reviews / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 182 - 08/15/2018
• Kirkus Reviews / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 182 - 08/15/2018
• Kirkus Reviews / Highly Recommended - pg. 182 - 08/15/2018
• Publishers Weekly / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - 08/27/2018
• Publishers Weekly / Exceptional Presentation - 08/27/2018
• Publishers Weekly / Book Of Special Distinction - 08/27/2018
• Publishers Weekly / Top 15 Book Of The Year - 08/27/2018
• Publishers Weekly / Highly Recommended - 08/27/2018