Nafu Wants Food
A Graphic Novel
Nafu is Mongo Village’s resident monster and protector, so the villagers give Nafu all the food Nafu wants. But after greedily gobbling up the last of it, Nafu heads into the desert in search of new and exciting things to eat. Instead, Nafu gets lost, their limbs fall off, and they start to shrink more and more each day. Can Nafu find their way home, or will someone make a meal out of Nafu?
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| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 2 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Graphic Novels |
| Category | SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Graphic Universe ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
| Publication Date | 2025-08-05 |
Author, Illustrator: Subi Bosa
Subi Bosa is an illustrator currently based in Cape Town, South Africa. After studying architecture he realized his passion was in illustration. He began working as a freelancer, partnering with self-publishing authors worldwide while studying graphic design at the Academy of Digital Arts in Cape Town. In 2020, Subi was awarded a Mo Siewcharran Publisher’s Prize for Illustration. He has illustrated picture books, comics and graphic novels.
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Nafu Wants Food
Nafu is Mongo Village’s resident monster and protector, so the villagers give Nafu all the food Nafu wants. But after greedily gobbling up the last of it, Nafu heads into the desert in search of new and exciting things to eat. Instead, Nafu gets lost, their limbs fall off, and they start View available downloads →
Reviews
School Library Journal
“The strength of this graphic novel lies in the unique nature of the illustrations and their connection to African folklore while breaking tradition in the construction of typical graphic novel panels. . . a unique monster story that stands out from other graphic novels.”—School Library Journal
Booklist
“Brightly colored, thick-lined artwork and large format panels help tell this fable-like story of an unexpected hero and the consequences of greed. South African cartoonist Bosa’s thoughtful pacing and layout, as well as some well-timed jokes, make this a strong choice for elementary-schoolers just getting into comics.”—Booklist