All Aboard for the Bobo Road
Age 5+
Picture Books Adventure Stories
Creators
Stephen Davies lived for ten years with his wife and two baby daughters amongst Fulani herders in West Africa. He speaks Fulfulde, accompanied cattle-drives, and has been involved in the set-up of a Fulfulde radio station. The family now live in London, England where Stephen writes for the Guardian Weekly (Letters from Burkina Faso) and occasionally for the Sunday Times.
Christopher Corr was born in London and studied at The Royal College of Art. He has worked on numerous commissions including a Royal Mail millennium stamp about the UN Peace-keeping Force in Bosnia. He has also painted posters and cards and other materials for London Transport, National Aids Trust, Body Shop, Habitat and Ikea, UNICEF, Kensington & Chelsea Healthcare Authority, and Waterstones. His round the world travels provide the inspiration for his work.
Reviews
Corr’s folk-style gouache paintings pulsate with energy, bright colors, and design patterns… A delightful introduction to a lively way of life.
Kirkus
Unique… The numerous vibrant details make this a great choice not only as a counting primer but also for use as an introduction to Burkina Faso culture and geography.
Booklist
A vibrant counting journey through West Africa
The Bookseller
Full of authentic detail… A wonderful picture of West African rural culture.
The School Librarian
This is a truly original picture book, and stands out from the crowd as being the brightest I have ever seen.
MinervaReads
Bold and bright
Early Years Educator
Utterly brilliant
ReadItDaddy
A bright, delicious thing
Did You Ever Stop To Think blog
A lovely way to introduce little children to another vibrant culture.
Armadillo Magazine
