Book Catalogue |
 A is for Ampe: An Alphabet Book from GhanaKathy Knowles; Photos by Bruce Hildebrand and Kathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2006 (second edition) ISBN: 0-9780156-0-6; 32 pages, softcover $10 Ages 3-6 Review by CM |
 One Little Crab: A Counting Book from GhanaKathy Knowles; Photos by Bruce Hildebrand and Kathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2006 (second edition) ISBN: 0-9780156-1-4; 24 pages, softcover $10 Ages 3-6 Review by CM |
 Open and Closed: A Book of Opposites from GhanaKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-9783384-3-5; 32 pages, softcover $10 Ages 4-7 Review by CM |
 Where is the Star: A Book of Shapes from GhanaKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-9783384-4-2; 24 pages, softcover $10 Ages 4-7 Review by CM |
Celebrating colours with photos of everyday life in AfricaCM Magazine writes: “Each book merits repeated viewings in order to mine the rich store of “information” these books incidentally and visually impart about how the life of African children is alike and different from that of their Canadian counterparts.” Dave Jenkinson |
 My Blue BookKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-9780156-5-7; 24 pages, softcover $10 Ages 4-7 “I like blue. The sky is blue. The soap is blue…Bye-bye blue.” |
 My Green BookKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-9780156-6-4; 24 pages, softcover $10 Ages 4-7 “I like green. The shorts are green. The ball is green…Bye-bye green.” My Green Book story, by Linda Smittle, a Peace Corps volunteer (2012) |
 My Red BookKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-9780156-4-0; 24 pages, softcover $10 Ages 4-7 “I like red. The lorry is red. The school bag is red…Bye-bye red.” |
 My Yellow BookKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-9780156-7-1; 24 pages, softcover $10 Ages 4-7 “I like yellow. The window is yellow. The skirts are yellow…Bye-bye yellow.” |
 My Pink BookKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2011 ISBN: 978-0-9809437-9-5, 24 pages, softcover $10 Ages 4-7 “I like pink. The doll is pink. The cup is pink…Bye-bye pink.” |
 My Orange BookKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2011 ISBN:978-0-9809437-8-8, 24 pages, softcover $10 Ages 4-7 “I like orange. The comb is orange. The cap is pink…Bye-bye orange.” |
 My Violet BookKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2011 ISBN: 978-0-9868383-0-9, 24 pages, softcover $10 Ages 4-7 “I like violet. The shirt is violet. The cup is pink…Bye-bye violet.” |
 Otu Goes to SeaNoreen Mian; Photos by Kathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-9783384-0-4; 48 pages, softcover $10 Ages 5-10 Review by CM Otu goes fishing with his father and grandfather in a dugout canoe, just as generations have done before him. |
 Mumaizu and the HipposKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2011 ISBN: 978-0-9868383-1-6; 24 pages, soft cover $10 Ages 5-7 Mumaizu, a boy from the Upper West region of Ghana, joins his father on a visit to a hippo sanctuary where he spots his very first hippos. |
 All About AmaKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2008 ISBN: 978-0-9809437-4-0; 20 pages, hardcover $10 Ages 2-5 Review by CM Ama proudly points to all parts of her body, and simple descriptive text is written below each picture. |
 My Happy BookKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2009 ISBN: 978-0-9809437-6-4; 24 pages, hardcover $13 Ages 2-6 Review by CM Peace is a happy girl from Ghana. Photographs capture these happy moments with Peace’s family and friends. |
 Crocodile BreadKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2009 ISBN: 978-0-978334-9-7; 24 pages, hardcover $13 Ages 5-10 Review by CM Francesca’s grandmother has been making crocodile bread for years. The story describes making this special bread and how the crocodile is eventually enjoyed! |
 Kente for a KingOriginal Ghanaian story by Angela Christian and retold by Kathy Knowles; illustrations by Edmund Opare Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2009ISBN: 978-0-9809437-7-1; 32 pages, hardcover $13 Ages 7 – 10 Illustrator Edmund Opare’s exquisite watercolour drawings detail the journey of Opoku, a weaver from Bonwire, as travels many miles to create the most magnificent kente cloth for his beloved king. |
 Akosua’s GiftOriginal Ghanaian story by Angela Christian and retold by Kathy Knowles; illustrations by Edmund Opare Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2011 ISBN: 978-0-9868383-3-0; 32 pages, hardcover $10 Ages 7 – 10 Review by CM A “Notable Book” designation by the 2012 Children’s Africana Book Award jury.Akosua learned to make clay pots by watching her mother. One day, an announcement was made that her sister was to be married, and she decides that she will make a water pot to present as a gift on the wedding day. |
 The Many Faces of ZainabuKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund 2012 ISBN: 978-0-9868383-6-1; 24 pages, softcover $10 Ages 5 – 8 Review by CM Each black and white photograph of seven-year-old Zainabu is accompanied with colourful words depicting her expression. |
 Just Call Me BrotherDeborah Cowley Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2011 ISBN: 978-0-9868383-2-3; 24 pages, hardcover $13 Ages 8-12 Brother Tarcisius was born in the Netherlands and travelled to Ghana where he opened the Orthopedic Training Centre [OTC] in Nsawam to assist the physically challenged. His story of faith and determination has brought help and hope to thousands during the OTC’s 50-year history. |
 Ghana@50Kathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2006 ISBN: 978-0-9780156-8-8 All ages A celebration, in colourful photos, of Ghana’s 50th anniversary on March 6th, 2007. |
Stories from Tanzania including books in Swahili |
 Peter’s WishKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2008 ISBN: 978-0-9809437-1-9; 28 pages, softcover $10 Ages 7-11 Review by CM Genda, Peter’s father, is a member of the anti-poaching team and does his best to protect Tanzanian wildlife. Peter wants to be like his father. |
| Taraja la Peter, the Swahili edition ISBN: 978-0-9809437-3-3 |
 Maria’s WishKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2008 ISBN: 978-0-9809437-0-2; 28 pages, softcover $10 Ages 7-11 Review by CM Maria and her family are in charge of the village tree nursery. It is important now because deforestation that has damaged much of their country. |
| Taraja la Maria, the Swahili edition ISBN: 978-0-9809437-2-6 |
 A Kwa Amani, please note ~ Swahili edition onlyKathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-9780156-9-5, 28 pages, softcover $10 Ages 3-6 This photo-illustrated Swahili alphabet book highlights everyday life in rural Tanzania. |
Books about Fati, a little girl from northern Ghana, and her adventures |
 Fati and the Honey TreeOsu Library Fund; illustrated by Therson Boadu Publisher: Sub-Saharan Publishers, Ghana, 2008 (second printing) ISBN: 9988-550-37-5; 28 pages, softcover $10; Ages 5-10 Fati climbs a tree when she saw ripe mangoes hanging from its branches although her father strictly warned her to “not to climb any trees today.” This begins a well loved adventure which is thoroughly enjoyed by children across Ghana. |
 Fati and the Green SnakeOsu Library Fund; illustrated by Therson Boadu Publisher: Sub-Saharan Publishers, Ghana, 2005 ISBN: 998 8-550-92-8; 24 pages, softcover $10; Ages 5-10 Another adventure where Fati encounters what she thinks is a beautiful leaf but it definitely isn’t! |
Books for adult learners |
 Hanatu, a Seamstress, Learns to ReadMarty Helgerson; Photos by Bruce Hildebrand and Kathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2006 ISBN: 0-9780156-2-2, 32 pages, softcover $10 A story about Hanatu, a seamstress, who attended literacy classes where she learned to read and write. Her newly acquired skills allow her to open her own small dressmaking business. There is a photo glossary at the back highlighting items frequently used by a seamstress. The book is useful for ESL or EAL students. |
 Veronica, a Caterer, Learns to ReadMarty Helgerson; Photos by Kathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-9783384-2-8, 32 pages, softcover $10 A story about Veronica, a caterer, who attended literacy classes where she learned to read and write. Her newly acquired skills allows her to read recipes and to do her job more effectively. There is a photo glossary at the back highlighting items frequently used by a caterer along with a cake recipe. The book is useful for ESL or EAL students. |
 Ebenezer, a Welder, Learns to ReadMarty Helgerson; Photos by Kathy Knowles Publisher: Osu Children’s Library Fund, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-9783384-1-1, 32 pages, softcover $10 A story about Ebenezer, a welder, who attended literacy classes where he learned to read and write. His newly acquired skills allows him to read building plans and equipment labels, and gives him the confidence to eventually open his own welding shop. There is a photo glossary at the back highlighting items frequently used as a welder. The book is useful for ESL or EAL students. |
Book Order FormPlease download and complete the book order form. Send in a cheque including the postage to 188 Montrose St., Winnipeg, MB Canada R3M 3M7. I am sorry, but we are unable to handle credit card payments. Thank you. If you have questions please contact Kathy Knowles at 204 488 6633 or ten.stmnull@selwonkk |
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Zainabu proudly holds her own copy of The Many Faces of Zainabu following the book's launch in November 2012
"My favourite book is Kente for a King. I like the story very much because it has helped me to know the history of kente."
Emmanuel, Kathy Knowles Community Library
"I love books. I love violet." Abigail, an 8-year-old library member and also the girl on the cover of My Violet Book!