Happy Birthday Jamela
No. of pages 32
Published: 2007
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This book is part of a book series called Jamela .
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2007 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .
Niki Daly grew up in Cape Town and later returned there with his wife and sons after living in London for ten years.
Books with black protagonists
Non Religious Holidays in literature
Non Religious Celebrations in literature
Africa in literature
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Fans for the very popular Jamela series will enjoy this book. The story will strike a familiar note with all little girls who have ben taken out to buy new shoes and denied those they really wanted for a pair of 'sensible' school shoes. Even now I can remember being in a similar situation myself. Jamela's solution to transform her strong black school shoes into birthday girl shoes is very inventive and believable, although of course it does get her into trouble! The story deals sensitively with conflicts of this sort that can occur in any family and there is a happy development which brings about a resolution for all concerned. The illustrations are extremely expressive and add another strong layer of meaning to the story. www.writeaway.org.uk Niki Daly's fourth Jamela book, with its African township setting and vibrant illustrations, will strike a universal chord in every little girl who has ever dreamt of being a princess. www.bettybookmark.co.uk The Jamela stories of everyday life depict experiences that will resonate with young children, irrespective of cultural background. The Ultimate First Book Guide
