Thank You, Omu by Oge Mora

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Thank you, Omu was written by Oge Mora. This book teaches how to be kind, aware, and be thankful to whatever we have.

Summary

Omu shares her delicious stew with everyone in the neighbourhood. They follow the amazing smell for a portion of Omu’s meal. Soon the pot is empty and her generosity means she has no stew left for herself. But the community show their gratitude by sharing their food with her. [1]

Pros

This is a great book with a great message. It’s a fantastic book with a great message about being kind and generous. Each time it sparks great conversations. This is a delightful and heartwarming tale where Omu hands out soup little by little to everyone in her community until there is none left for her! Luckily, the community return the favour and the feast is shared. The colourful cut-paper designs and the diversity of the community represented make this a warm book to be cherished. It would be a nice book to have in the classroom to discuss reciprocity and sharing. [2]

Based on Oge Mora's website this book achieved some marvelous awards such as:

A 2019 Caldecott Honor Book

Winner of the 2019 Coretta Scott King

John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award

A 2019 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Winner

A NYT Notable Children's Book of 2018

A Publishers' Weekly Best Book of 2018

A Bank Street Best Children's Book of 2018

A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of 2018

A School Library Journal Best Book of 2018

A NYT Book Review Editors' Choice Staff Pick

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018

2019 E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Finalist

Jumpstart Read for the Record Selection 2019 [3]

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