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Kwesi and Nana Ruby learn to swim
Author: Commeh, Kobina

Publisher: Barefoot Books (2025)

Classification: Easy
Physical Description: [32] p., col. ill., col. map, 28 cm

BTSB No: 233962

ISBN: 9798888593639

Ages: 6-8

Grades: 1-3

Subjects:
Mami Wata (African deity) -- Fiction
Family life -- Fiction
Grandmothers -- Fiction
Grandparent-grandchild relationship -- Fiction
Swimming -- Fiction
Akan (African people) -- Fiction

Price: $16.79

Summary:
You will be an expert swimmer like Mama Wata. Kwesi's fear of the water keeps him from having fun with his friends. When he confides in Nana Ruby, she shares her own story of being kept out of public pools. Inspired by the legendary sea creature Mami Wata, Kwesi and Nana Ruby set out to conquer their fear.

Illustrator:

Quintino, Barbara

Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: LG
   Reading Level: 3.00
   Points: .5   Quiz: 556854

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (01/15/25)
   School Library Journal (+) (00/01/25)
   Booklist (+) (12/01/25)

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