Ọ̀ṣun: Ajé at the marketplace (A tale of misfortunes and fortune.)

Set in the heart of London, this charming and humorous picture book celebrates curiosity, imagination, and the delightful ways children see the world differently.

Dinosaurs at St. James’s Park was inspired by an imaginative young boy named Ariyo. For many years I would take him to the park to watch the ducks, swans, geese, and pelicans by the lake and to play in the playground.

Like many children of his generation, Ariyo loved dinosaurs. Before long, he began to see the birds in the park as prehistoric creatures, and that wonderful imagination became the inspiration for this story.

My thanks also go to the illustrator, Akin, who — despite never having seen these London landmarks — has beautifully brought them to life in this book.