ACHUKA Book of the Day 12 Aug 2026
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781836005551
See also by Jessica Wilson:
Sofia The Dreamer And Her Magical Afro [ACHUKA Book of the Day 6 May 2020]
It feels a while since ACHUKA has had a collection of folktales to highlight so it is good to be able to flag this fine set of illustrated West African and Caribbean stories.
Jessica Wilson gathers lyrical, interwoven folktales that have travelled across oceans and through time. From Nigeria and Ghana to Jamaica and the USA, these stories have gathered new colour and meaning along their journey.
Each story is introduced with the country, people and traditions where the tale originates, making the collection both immersive and accessible for young readers, families and classrooms. Paired with Sophie Bass’s vibrant, symbolic illustrations, this anthology immerses readers in the colours, foods, landscapes and characters of West Africa and the Caribbean.
Stories include:
- How Anansi Became King of All Stories (Ghana, Ivory Coast & Togo)
- How the Rivermaid Grew Her Tail (Jamaica)
- Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky (Nigeria)
Jessica Wilson has Jamaican heritage and illustrator Sophie Bass has Trinidadian heritage.
Follow Sophie Bass, a London-based illustrator whose work is inspired by music, social justice, mythology and symbolism., on
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A wonderful anthology of folk tales from the West African and Caribbean traditions #HowtheRivermaidGrewHerTail @Jessrenee38 ill. Sophie Bass @QuartoKids is #RedReadingHub’s book of the day reviewed on the blog https://t.co/jWCjRHbRcx pic.twitter.com/8w1atwo0hq
— Jill Bennett (@JillBennett18) August 11, 2026
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