The Night Market

By Seina Wedlick

Journey with a young girl as she explores the mesmerizing wonders of a Nigerian night market, where each stall is an adventure waiting to be discovered Filled with vibrant illustrations, this captivating picture book invites young readers into a world of magic, mystery, and the joy of finding treasures in unexpected places.

The Night Market is here again, and all one girl needs is a bag of gold coins to enter. The market is alive with the sound of hawkers and traders. "A taste of tangy sweetness " hollers a man behind a towering fountain of lemonade. "I'll trade you a joke for a coin," a little boy calls. "Home grown spices " shouts a granny at a counter. What should the girl buy? But, wait Do you hear that? It's the sound of an old African drum. Have a turn, then learn to make cards disappear when you shout Abracadabra When the sun starts to rise and the night market winds down, the girl has one gold coin left--just enough to buy a return ticket to the night market.

With stunning illustrations by Nigerian-American artist Briana Mukodiri Uchendu, here is an enchanting read aloud about curiosity and the wonders that lie hidden in plain sight.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593563697
• ISBN13: 9780593563694
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Random House Studio
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.5" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3