As day continues into evening, Jjajja reveals a glorious stack of books filled with stories β and his superlative talent as a storyteller. The pair pack away peas in the storeroom and prepare food for a fish stew, while Jjajja shares childhood memories of friends and fishing. Jiajja, his grandfather, has other plans, however. He wakes to grey skies, rain and the gloomy prospect of a day of boredom ahead of him. Sing to the Moon is the most recent of two picture books set in Uganda written by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl and illustrated by Sandra van Doorn β and what a beauty it is! A young boy dreams of flying, sailing, feasting and wondering, but his reality is far different. Itβs raining outside, but Jjajjia and his grandson share a wonderful day of activities, stories and memories.
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