Kobina Commeh,
Bárbara Quintino Illustrator
Feb 4, 2025
Hardcover
Ages 6 to 8, Grades 1 to 3
Juvenile Fiction / African American & Black / Sports & Recreation / Water Sports / Family / Grandparents / Social Themes / Bullying / Legends, Myths, Fables / African
Kwesi is afraid of the water. When Nana Ruby confides that she is also afraid of swimming, they turn to the West African legend of Mami Wata to face their fear.
★ “A wonderful story to show how it is possible to overcome our fears of doing something new by accepting help from others” -- School Library Journal, starred review
Kwesi doesn't know how to swim... and discovers his grandmother doesn't either! Can they conquer their fear of water together with the help of the West African legend Mami Wata?
"How about we make a deal?" Nana rubbed Kwesi's head. "I will learn to swim, if you do."
"Deal!"
Kwesi doesn't know how to swim... and discovers his grandmother doesn't either! Can they conquer their fear of water together with the help of the West African legend Mami Wata?
"How about we make a deal?" Nana rubbed Kwesi's head. "I will learn to swim, if you do."
"Deal!"
