{"product_id":"zaire-spirit-over-ego-an-afro-creole-bayou-story-of-spirit-ego-and-ancestral-wisdom","title":"Zaire: Spirit Over Ego: An Afro-Creole Bayou Story of Spirit, Ego, and Ancestral Wisdom","description":"A lyrical Afro-Creole children’s tale of pride, humility, and ancestral strength.\nIn a town along the winding Bayou Teche, a spirited boy named Zaire believes he is destined to be king. With a magical moss cape on his shoulders and pride in his chest, he challenges the bayou itself—until Ego rises to test him. When danger closes in, Zaire must learn the timeless lesson of his Maw-Maw: put Spirit over Ego.\nInspired by Louisiana Creole culture, this story blends oral tradition, Cajun French expressions, and ancestral wisdom into a rich, rhythmic tale. Perfect for children ages 6–10, Zaire: Spirit Over Ego celebrates family, heritage, and the power of humility.\nIncludes:\nAfro-Creole cultural references with glossary for young readers\nA strong intergenerational bond between grandson and grandmother\nThemes of resilience, self-discovery, and listening to your elders\nFor families, classrooms, and libraries, this story opens the door to conversations about pride, Spirit, and the wisdom passed down from ancestors.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0FQTMTM61\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0FQTMTM61.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gregoire  Jr., Kenneth  Wayne\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43403516805181,"sku":"BVV.B0FQTMTM61.VG","price":11.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/zaire-spirit-over-ego-an-afro-creole-bayou-story-of-spirit-ego-and-ancestral-wisdom","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}