Using simple, clear writing, and the eye of her camera lens, Ifeoma Onyefulu reveals the rich diversity of African life and culture. In her previous highly acclaimed books Ifeoma introduced people to different aspects of her culture by exploring familiar themes like the alphabet, numbers, colours and the family. Children, feeling at home with an alphabetic approach or whilst choosing their favourite colour, can effortlessly absorb information about another culture -finding similarities and enjoying the differences.

In her new book, Ebele's Favourite, Ifeoma uses another subject that children enjoy - playing games! In the book, Ebele loves playing games but when she hears that her Senegalese cousin Ngony is coming to stay, and wants to play their favourite games, she finds herself wondering just what is her favourite game!

Ten traditional Nigerian children's games are described, all illustrated with vivid action photographs. Inset panels explain how to play each game. No expensive shopping sprees are required - most of the games need little more than string, bottle tops or pebbles, so children here can enjoy the same games as children in Nigeria.

Ifeoma was brought up in a traditional Nigerian village in Eastern Nigeria. After completing a business management course, she trained as a photographer, contributing to a number of magazines. Each of her photographic studies of Africa takes months to complete - she and her children travel back to Africa, and walk from village to village, talking with people they meet, waiting to find just the right photograph. Her books include A is for Africa and Emeka's Gift - An African Counting Story.

Ifeoma lives in North London with her husband and two young sons.

Information supplied by Frances Lincoln