The geographical and cultural distance between two cousins is counteracted by the universalities of childhood and the dream of uniting.
Olu lives in Lagos, Nigeria; his cousin, Greta, lives in Milan, Italy. Though their lives may be different, their ways of living and playing are quite similar. They both roller skate; they both skip down the street; they both play with toy trains, trucks, and boats
and they both dream of meeting and being together. Debut author-illustrator Diana Ejaita references her own childhood and heritage to create a rich, poignant, and authentic portrayal of Nigeria, of Italy, and of the unity of childhood.
PRAISE
A compelling bicontinental story of kinfolk, uniquely illustrated by an artist whos lived the experience. Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW)
A salient reminder that love and connection transcend difference and distance. Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)
Though theyve never met, two cousins a boy in Lagos and a girl in Milan celebrate the many things they have in common in this ebullient picture book by the Nigerian Italian illustrator, textile designer and New Yorker cover artist. The New York Times
Viewers will get a visual treat and a reminder that theyre not alone across cultures. The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books
[Olu and Gretas] interactions are described in spare, accessible text and pictured in eye-catchingly distinctive digital and pencil illustrations. The Horn Book Inc.
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