This deeply personal story looks at the stately Nigerian funeral for the author’s grandmother, said to be “the greatest traditional dancer of her generation,” as told by Onyefulu’s young son. “When Mama Nkwelle died, everyone came to say good-bye. Uncle Asika said it was a special good-bye. It took more days than I can count on my fingers.

Related: Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Nigeria, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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• ISBN: 9780761319658
• Author: Onyefulu, Ifeoma
• Published: 2001, Millbrook Press
• Themes: Death, Family, generations, personal journey, Tradition
• Descriptors: Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Nigeria, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction
• No. of pages: 32