The Night Market

The Night Market is here again, and all one girl needs is a bag of gold coins to enter. The market is alive with the sound of hawkers and traders. “A taste of tangy sweetness!” hollers a man behind a towering fountain of lemonade. “I’ll trade you a joke for a coin,” a little boy calls. “Home grown spices!” shouts a granny at a counter. What should the girl buy? But, wait! Do you hear that? It's the sound of an old African drum. Have a turn, then learn to make cards disappear when you shout Abracadabra! When the sun starts to rise and the night market winds down, the girl has one gold coin left—just enough to buy a return ticket to the night market. With stunning illustrations by Nigerian-American artist Briana Mukodiri Uchendu, here is an enchanting read aloud about curiosity and the wonders that lie hidden in plain sight.

Publishing Details

Author : Seina Wedlick

Illustrator : Briana Mukodiri Uchendu

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 40

Size: 11.88 x 9.25 in

Year Published: 2024

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fantasy

Theme: Adventure, Culture