The story follows a young girl named Chino as she plays with her mother’s soft, silk scarf while her mother prepares for work. Throughout the day, the vibrant fabric serves as a prop for Chino’s imagination, transforming into various toys and symbols of family connection while her grandfather and father care for her. When night falls and her mother returns, the scarf reverts to its practical purpose: a head wrap used to protect hair during sleep. Through simple domestic scenes, the narrative focuses on the routines of a contemporary Nigerian household and the comforting presence of familiar objects.
Young children and their caregivers read this book to recognize their own daily rituals reflected in a quiet narrative. Readers observe how a mundane household item bridges the gap between a working parent and a child waiting at home. The book provides a look at the specific cultural habit of wearing a night scarf while emphasizing the universal feeling of security found in family bonds. Families walk away with a depiction of everyday life where ordinary objects provide emotional continuity between morning and bedtime.
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
