Book Description

This is an upbeat book on celebrating individuality, diversity and cohesion. In the Land of Landu, animals are different, have different talents, abilities and even disabilities, but they perform very well individually as well as collectively. Dhahabu the Squirrel, the queen of Land of Landu, is so proud of each animal in her land and takes every opportunity to show off their skills and talents. She wants to take you for a safari (Swahili word for tour) through the Land of Landu. The story unfolds poetically and rhythmically. It is rich with rhymes, songs and chants and Swahili greetings jambo (Swahili word for hello). Children will discover how knowing and appreciating who they are can result in self belief, worth and happiness. They will also discover how associating with positive people is good for them, and how positivity can help them overcome hurdles and help them achieve much. Suitable for ages 3-8 years old Book Reviewer All children love adventure and love meeting new people , or animals as the case may be. In this bright, sunny book by author, Kelli Sue Landon, we are taken on a journey to The Land of Landu. We meet, Dhahabu, a squirrel who is also the queen, and what a lovely queen she is. As we travel along we met, Olu, the owl gatekeeper, and Rabbu a rabbit who loves to play name games, and many others. Each one is portrayed in bright colors and friendly faces. Each of the animals along the way have a job and give unto the community their special talent, filling the needs needed to keep all happy. Each is important and accepted and loved, and that is a very important point. This is a very colorful, upbeat book showing children the unity of a community and how each occupant plays an important role and the friendship that should be exchanged among the occupants. It shows each has special talents to share making the land a beautiful place to dwell for all. Very nicely done. Shirley Johnson/Senior Reviewer MidWest Book Review