Easter in Lagos

By Sharon Abimbola Salu

A colorful holiday picture book, which captures the festivities, traditions, and excitement of Easter in Lagos, a modern African city.  

It's Easter Sunday in Lagos. People are excited and celebrating. But Eyitomi misses her Grandma. In a heartfelt letter, she gives her grandmother Seven Reasons Why She Should Spend her Next Easter in Lagos. But Mummy and Daddy have a surprise of their own.  

Readers of all ages will love reading a little girl's account of what makes Easter in Lagos truly special. Follow the events of Holy Week, including Easter Thursday and Good Friday, up till the grand finale: Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday. There is also a reference to Palm Sunday, which is celebrated the week before Easter Sunday.

This storybook celebrates the enduring bonds of love between grandparents and grandchildren and shows how people connect with family during special holidays. Children will discover the joy of letter writing as a way of connecting with family especially during special holidays and will be inspired to write letters of their own.

Don't miss Christmas in Lagos, the first book in the Nigerian Holidays series of picture books, by the same author with vibrant artwork by the same illustrator.

Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarten children, toddlers, early readers.  

• Language: English
• Publisher: Publishdrive
• Release date: Apr 5, 2020
• ISBN: 1734654775

Sharon Abimbola Salu

Sharon Abimbola Salu is the author of A Goat Called Curry. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, she now lives in the United States of America. Visit her online at SharonSalu.com.

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