In this stunning Coretta Scott King Award–winning picture book, take a magical and resonant journey to Africa.
"I went all the way to Africa / In a dream one night / I crossed over the ocean / In a slow, smooth jump..."
In words that sing and pictures that evoke the rich life and culture of the African continent, here is a book that makes real the deepest longings and imaginings of children for the faraway land of their ancestors. A classic picture book for sharing at home or in the classroom.