Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim
Kobina Commeh, illustrated by Bárbara Quintino
Kwesi and Nana Ruby face their shared fear of water together, drawing strength from the West African legend of Mami Wata and from their family history.
Book details
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
- Published
- February 3, 2026
- Pages
- 32
- ISBN-13
- 9798888593639
- Language
- English
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