Thank You, Omu! By Oge Mora
About Book
Title: Thank You, Omu!
Author & Illustrator: Oge Mora
Genre: Fiction, Multicultural
Major Book Awards: 2019 Caldecott Honor for Illustrations, 2019 Coretta Scott King Steptoe for best new illustrator
Recommended Age Range: 4 to 8
Appropriate Grade Levels: Pre-k to 3rd grade
Summary
This book written by Oge Mora talks about a woman named Omu making her delicious red stew for an evening meal. Her stew smelled so good that it got almost everybody in her neighborhood come knocking at her door asking what it was. She couldn't help but share some of her tasty stew to them, thinking she'd have more than enough for herself later on. One knock after another coming to her door. To name a few, Omu has fed an officer, cab driver, doctor, singer, and even the mayor! When night came, Omu was ready to finally eat her dinner. Unfortunately, when she opened up her big pot of stew, it was empty. The best dinner she could've had was all gone. As she sits sniffling with her empty big pot, there were knocks at her door. Everybody that she fed earlier in the day were all standing in front of her. Omu tells them she has nothing left to share, but they reassured her that they are here to give instead. Each brought a meal and together they ate happily at Omu's.
Teacher Evaluation
This book made me feel so warm inside. The thought of sharing and eating together with different people in the neighborhood was so sweet. I loved the illustrations as well, the use of colors and collage elements fits well with the story, reflecting the diversity in this book. I would definitely use this book, especially for Pre-k to 3rd grade. It teaches students that a community is made up by many different people and that sharing/giving back brings us all together. I would read this book at the end of my unit on culture and if possible, students can bring in a food from their culture to share. This book can also be read before Thanksgiving break. A writing activity that students can do is write a to who they are grateful for and give thanks to them. Either a family member, friend, or someone in the community. While reading this book I'll also have some discussion questions and ask students what they think Omu means.
This book made me feel so warm inside. The thought of sharing and eating together with different people in the neighborhood was so sweet. I loved the illustrations as well, the use of colors and collage elements fits well with the story, reflecting the diversity in this book. I would definitely use this book, especially for Pre-k to 3rd grade. It teaches students that a community is made up by many different people and that sharing/giving back brings us all together. I would read this book at the end of my unit on culture and if possible, students can bring in a food from their culture to share. This book can also be read before Thanksgiving break. A writing activity that students can do is write a to who they are grateful for and give thanks to them. Either a family member, friend, or someone in the community. While reading this book I'll also have some discussion questions and ask students what they think Omu means.
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