KENYA: Papa, Do You Love Me? By Barbara M. Joose

 
Today's Multicultural "Book Look" is Papa, Do You Love Me? by Barbara M. Joosse, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee.  It features a young boy and his father from the Maasai tribe of Kenya and Tanzania, Africa.

From the Jacketflap:

Papa, do you love me?

  Yes, I do, Tender Heart.

  How much?

From the creators of the bestselling Mama, Do You Love Me? comes a tender story that reassuringly shows that a father's love is everlasting and unconditional.

The universal message is made all the more captivating by its magnificent backdrop.  Set in Africa, amidst the Massai culture, the comforting story, complemented by a detailed glossary, introduces young readers to a distinctively different culture and awe-inspiring land, while at the same time reminding us all that the special bond between a parent and a child is one that transcends all boundaries of time and place.  A must for every child's library, like its companion title, this book is destined to become a classic.

Praise & Awards for Papa, Do You Love Me?

From Publishers Weekly – "...a striking volume which uses a timeless culture to convey a timeless message."

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Interested in more multicultural picture books from Africa?  We've got a number of multicultural books for children set in Africa or featuring African characters.