THE LEGENDARY WEAVER NEW Edition

£6.99 ISBN: 9780954625528

www.thelegendaryweaver.co.uk

The Legendary Weaver is set in Nigeria, where Kike, the protagonist, lives with her mother Aduni, in a small, remote village. A serious bout of fever leaves Kike weakened. She recovers slowly but gradually loses her hearing until, in her early teens, she is totally deaf.

After a period of deep depression, she turns her disability into a challenge and this challenge into wondrous capability, as she advances from her lowly station to a symbolic house on the hill.

This simple Yoruba playground song - Bata re a dun ko ko ka - features in 'The Legendary Weaver: New Edition'. Please enjoy the rhythm. The song encourages children to focus on learning. Here are the words in Yoruba and English:

Yoruba

1. Bata re a dun ko ko ka (2ce)
Bi o ba ka we re, bata re a dun ko ko ka
Bata re a dun ko ko ka

2. Bata re a wo se re re ni le (2ce)
Bo o ba kawe re, bata re a wo serere ni le.

English

1. You will wear expensive shoes
If you focus on having a good education
2. Your shoe will be of cheap quality
If you do not focus on having a good education

The Goshen Principle: A Shelter in the Time of Storm

First published in 2010 by Author House
ISBN: 9781452003139

About the book: Thousands of years ago, a group of people sojourned in a place called ‘The Land of Goshen’, in Egypt, where they experienced divine protection from deadly plagues and deliverance from slavery. According to history, certain supernatural events occurred in Goshen that cast a metaphoric spotlight on the name. In this book, Abimbola Alao explores the symbolism of Goshen and she draws significant parallels about how to experience God’s deliverance in every situation.

Book Reviews

“Abimbola Alao is a gifted teacher and storyteller who uses her skills to paint a picture with words. She finds powerful metaphors and illustrations that draw parallels for the present day and point us towards trusting in Christ for all we need.” Rev Ian Coffey MTh, Author and Broadcaster, UK “The Goshen Principle is rich, rewarding and utterly compelling. It confirms Abimbola Alao as one of the major prophetic voices coming forth from the ‘Church’ in England.”
Anatu Ben-Lawal Country Director, SIFE Ghana

“This is a book of practical assurance of God’s help and protection even when we appear to be in the darkest place. A good uplifting read!”
Paul Thompson, Chaplain, UCP Marjon, UK

“Abi is an inspirational writer. Her voice is clear, distinctive and fires the imagination.”
Martin Freeman, The Herald, Plymouth UK

“I was captivated by this book and read it at a single sitting. Abimbola Alao combines ancient and modern in a story that is as rich and compelling today as the original Goshen drama was thousands of years ago. The Goshen Principle will give hope and reassurance to those who search for true meaning and purpose in our turbulent, fallen world.”
Professor David Baker, PhD, Former Principal, UCP Marjon, UK

“As a navy officer, I spend many days at sea. However, in spite of my training and experience, there are times when I am full of apprehension, especially when we hit a storm. The Goshen Principle is a powerful reassurance that I have a refuge in the time of storm.”
Theo Faleye, Marine Engineer, The Royal Navy

Other Publications

The Legendary Weaver (Book & CD)

First Published in 2003 by Lampo Press.
ISBN: 0-9546255-0-1



Book is sold out but 2nd Edition will be published in autumn 2011 - see above

Abimbola Translated the following children’s books for Mantra Lingua Publishing:

Title: ‘Floppy’s Friends’: Dual Language
Yoruba translation: ‘Floppy ati awon ore e re’ by Abimbola Alao
First Published in 2003 by Uitgeverij Clavis, Amsterdam - Hasselt.
First dual language publication in 2004 by Mantra Lingua. ISBN: 1 84444 240 3

Title: ‘Welcome to the world baby’: Dual Language
Yoruba translation: ‘Kaabo sinu aye Omo titun’ by Abimbola Alao
First Published in 2005 by Mantra Lingua. ISBN 1 84444297 7

Title: ‘Hansel and Gretel,’ Dual Language
Yoruba translation: ‘Hansel ati Gretel’ by Abimbola Alao
First Published in 2005 by Mantra Lingua. ISBN 1 84444778 2

Title: ‘Nita Goes to Hospital,’ Dual Language
Yoruba translation: ‘Nita lo si ile iwosan’ by Abimbola Alao
First Published in 2005 by Mantra Lingua. ISBN 1 84444836 3

Title: ‘The little Red Hen and the Grains of Wheat,’ Dual Language.
Yoruba translation: ‘Adie Pupa Kekere ati Eso Alikama’ by Abimbola Alao.
First Published in 2005 by Mantra Lingua. ISBN 1 84444219 5

Title: ‘Grandma’s Saturday Soup’ By Sally Fraser: Dual Language
Yoruba translation: ‘Obe Ojo Abameta Mama Agba’ by Abimbola Alao
First Published in 2005 by Mantra Lingua. ISBN 1 84444951 3

Title: ‘My Talking Dictionary Book & CD ROM’ Yoruba & English
Yoruba translation by Abimbola Alao
First Published in 2005 by Mantra Lingua. ISBN 1 84444717 0