Over the uppy downy dunes, across the dark wide river, and up the steep steep mountain, Penda lovingly carries a bowl of milk to her father in the grasslands. But will she manage to get it there without spilling a single drop?
Kirkus wrote:A riot of colour and simple emotion
Books for Keeps wrote:A satisfying story, perfect for reading aloud, set in a part of Africa that is rarely shown in children’s books
Publishers Weekly wrote:A captivating book
Booktrust wrote:The rhythmic text and gouache folk art capture the vibrancy of life on the banks of the Niger River
Red Reading Hub wrote:Penda’s journey winds its way across the generous double-page spreads of this beautifully detailed, vibrantly colourful story which brings the African setting vividly to life. A picture book story about persistence, family and love
A riot of colour and pattern abound in this heartwarming story of determination and family love: a splendid follow-up to The Goggle-Eyed Goats