Malaika's Costume

It's Carnival time. The first Carnival since Malaika's mother moved away to find a good job and provide for Malaika and her grandmother. Her mother promised she would send money for a costume, but when the money doesn't arrive, will Malaika still be able to dance in the parade?

Disappointed and upset at her grandmother's hand-me-down costume, Malaika leaves the house, running into Ms. Chin, the tailor, who offers Malaika a bag of scrap fabric. With her grandmother's help, Malaika creates a patchwork rainbow peacock costume, and dances proudly in the parade.

A heartwarming story about family, community and the celebration of Carnival, Nadia Hohn's warm and colloquial language and Irene Luxbacher's vibrant collage-style illustrations make this a strikingly original picture book.


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Published: 03/15/2016
ISBN: 9781554987542
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.10h x 10.30w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2015
School Library Journal 03/01/2016 pg. 109
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2016 pg. 82
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 - Superior,Well Above Average