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In a small village in West Africa, a young girl explains the special way she was born – Her mother had difficulty getting pregnant, so she seeks help in the form of a doll which she treats like a human baby, carrying it on her back and covering it with kisses.
A sophisticated tale of love and longing, motherhood and magic – the artwork by Élodie Nouhen are stunning.
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– Hardcover format
– Written by Adrienne Yabouza with Illustrations by Élodie Nouhen
– Based on the female statuette AKUA’BA; a statuette of fertility and protection for pregnant women made in Ghana by the Ashanti Tribe
– 28 pages with index of information about the inspiration & story