This publication is in collaboration with The Children’s Book Review and Bright Lights Books.
ABOUT THE BOOK
oi is lost
Written by Lorna Likiza
Illustrated by Yevheniya Melnyk
Ages 6+ | 124 pages
Publisher: Bright Light Books | ISBN-13: 9781739985318
Publisher’s Synopsis: Set in Kenya, Oi is a mischievous kitten who lives with his mom and siblings in an outdoor shed. Despite mom’s warnings, Oi tends to wander and explore. But one day, after almost being attacked by a dog, Oi ends up in an unfamiliar neighborhood. And this time, he’s not sure he can find his way back home…
Oi’s adventure is sure to delight kids and cat lovers alike.
‘A brave and vivid adventure’ —Ijeoma Isichei
‘A true delight for all children, a gem of history’ —Okenna Nzelu
PURCHASE LINK
https://amzn.to/3qg4FRe
https://brightlightsbooks.com/ols/products/oi-gets-lost-the-oi-series
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lorna Likiza is a Kenyan writer, French tutor, and founder of the Hero Book Fair. oi is lost It is his first published book. She considers literature as one of his passions and lives in Mombasa.
MY REVIEW
This children’s book is a real page turner. It is the story of a little cat who lives with his family in a deserted shed. They catch rats to survive. But Oi is mischievous and loves to leave the safety of the courtyard. He wants to explore the world. After all the warnings from his mother and his brothers, he continues to explore. He barely survives the danger of being run over, but he still goes out every day. When he gets lost, a kind woman takes him home so he can eat the rats in his backyard.
Oi meets the inner cat and they become friends. He barely survives there killing some rats outside. His friend helps him get back to his family in a garbage truck.
This book is very well written and when you hear Oi’s voice, you feel like you are there with him as he goes through his adventures. The illustrations are perfect and the colors and movement superb. Children will love Oi the cat’s expressions and will want this book read to them many times.
TOUR SCHEDULE
| Thursday, March 31, 2022children’s book reviewStart of the tour |
| Thursday, March 31, 2022Afrikanah Book ClubInstagram Live with Lorna Likiza 10:15 am Central Standard Time (North America) |
| Friday, April 1, 2022children’s book reviewreview of a bookoi is lost |
| Saturday, April 2, 2022The Fairview Reviewreview of a bookoi is lost |
| Monday, April 4, 2022Writer with WanderlustAn interview with author Lorna Likiza |
| Tuesday, April 5, 2022Satisfaction for insatiable readersreview of a bookoi is lost |
| Wednesday, April 6, 2022Barbara Ann Mojicareview of a bookoi is lost |
| Thursday, April 7, 2022James Murua’s Literature BlogA podcast episode with author Lorna Likiza |
| Friday, April 8, 2022mom’s placereview of a bookoi is lost |
| Saturday, April 9, 2022Foxy moms sharereview of a bookoi is lost |
| Tuesday, April 12, 2022Ice Fairy Treasure Chestreview of a bookoi is lost |
| Wednesday, April 13, 2022Because I saidreview of a bookoi is lost |
| Thursday, April 14, 2022lisa readingreview of a bookoi is lost |
| Friday, April 15, 2022I two booksreview of a bookoi is lost |
| Saturday, April 16, 2022A dream within a dreamreview of a bookoi is lost |
| Tuesday, April 19, 2022life is what it’s calledAn interview with author Lorna Likiza |
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