Half of a Yellow Sun Stocking Stuffer

Half of a Yellow Sun Stocking StufferWith effortless grace, celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie illuminates a seminal moment in modern African history: Biafra's impassioned struggle to establish an independent republic in southeastern Nigeria during the late 1960s. We experience this tumultuous decade alongside five unforgettable characters: Ugwu, a thirteen year old houseboy who works for Odenigbo, a university professor full of revolutionary zeal; Olanna, the professors

• The real-life cyborgs who augment their bodies with cutting-edge technology

at the conclusion of the story

is a book that combines imaginative play with movement

A Parents Magazine Best Kids Book of the Year

Charles Darwin's theory of common descent no longer needs to be a scientific mystery to inquisitive young readers

This padded storybook collection features 12 stories: Ms

It is the tenth year of war and the thirty-third of his life

and tragic failures

It is a transformative

encouraging imaginative play and exploration

and Indian captives

Publisher: Vintage (February 1