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K-3
Illustrated by
Elizabeth Zunon.
Growing up in northwestern Cameroon, Tantoh Nforba loved the rich soil and earned the nickname "Farmer." As an adult, he has become an effective advocate for clean water and safe agricultural practices. This heartening story conveys the importance of sound agricultural practices across farms, schoolyards, communities, and nations. In Zunon's colorful mixed-media illustrations, the vibrancy of people, water, and soil showcase the movement Farmer Tantoh has built. Glos.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2019