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A collection of four linked stories of family life set in modern west Africa.Anna Hibiscus lives in amazing Africa with her mother, her father, her baby twin brothers, and lots and lots of her family. Join her as she splashes in the sea, prepares for a party, sells oranges, and hopes to see sweet, sweet snow!

A collection of four linked stories about family life set in modern west Africa.Anna Hibiscus lives in amazing Africa with her family in a wonderful house in a beautiful garden in a big city. Join Anna as she sings for the president, gets in a terrible tangle with her hair and visits the other side of the city.

Join Baby and his mama at the bustling marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers and counting.WINNER OF THE CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARDWINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S AFRICANA BOOK AWARDWINNER OF THE MATHICAL PRIZE"A charming introduction to simple counting ... [with] rhythmic language and humour toddlers and pre-schoolers love." Independent“Vividly evoked by the colourful illustrations of African-print fabrics and mouth-watering food. This delightful book is sure to appeal to mischievous babies and toddlers everywhere.” BookTrustWhen Baby and Mama go to market, baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn't notice. As Mama and Baby wend their way through the market stalls, cheeky Baby collects five juicy oranges, four sugary chin-chin biscuits, three roasted sweetcorn, two pieces of coconut ... until Mama notices that her basket is getting very heavy. Poor Baby, she thinks – he must be very hungry by now!Discover more from Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank!B is for BabyL is for LoveM is for MangoBaby, Sleepy BabyCatch That Chicken!

A first, personal introduction to the Africa continent for young children aged 4+ from Nigerian storyteller Atinuke.Africa, Amazing Africa is Atinuke's first introduction to the African continent – an exciting starting point for young children aged 4+. With double-pages to introduce the different regions of Africa (South, East, West, Central and North), each country is then represented on one page with a colourful half-page illustration from artist Mouni Feddag, a paragraph of descriptive text and then one to three facts, geared towards readers aged four and up; imagined as a diving-off point, to give a sense of the variety of the continent and inspire young readers to find out more about the different countries of Africa.CATEGORY AND OVERALL WINNER OF THE SLA AWARDSSHORTLISTED FOR THE ALCS EDUCATIONAL WRITERS' AWARD"A gorgeous walkthrough of all Africa's countries, celebrating the history, languages and culture of the continent." Guardian"This beautifully produced atlas of Africa is a fantastic book for any home library or classroom." BookTrust, the UK's largest reading charity"A fabulous, eye-catching illustrated introduction to the continent, with fascinating details on every page." Big Issue"Lively and celebratory." The Bookseller"The illustrations are bright and colourful and the information is really engaging." Muna Kalati"An exciting starting point for children keen to learn more about the unique countries of this amazing continent." Candid Cocoa, review"Encourage children to broaden their minds and learn more about this vast and diverse continent." Candid Cocoa, 20 Black Children's Books for Christmas 2020"Highly recommend this for the home and also school settings from about 5/6 years up." Kwame's Bookshelf"Filled with lots of fun facts... You will learn more and more about this amazing continent!" Sadé of Sadé Magazine for The Cornrow"[T]he information differs from page to page, ensuring that readers learn an interesting assortment of facts and myths about the people, food, music, languages, sports, culture, history and notable leaders that make Africa amazing." Author Lebohang Masango for Global Libraries in Literature Initiative"A brilliant introduction to the variety of life, landscape and languages present in Africa which will encourage readers to find out more." CLPE, Centre for Literacy"A glorious guide to the continent... Perfect for Key Stage 1 classrooms." The Literacy Curriculum "Utilising a page per country, Atinuke imparts a number of captivating facts, strikingly accompanied by Mouni Feddag's vivid illustrations[... A] snapshot of the continent and the people who live there which encourages the reader to find out more." School Library Association"This book provides an overview of the whole continent... Attractive and unique, it is a celebration of culture suitable for all abilities." ALCS Educational Writers’ Award, judging panelOne of the Best Books of the Year: "This loving tribute is absolutely dazzling... The text is lively and engaging, concisely conveying the astounding richness of history and culture that make the continent of Africa so exciting." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"A cheerful, browsable overview... Atinuke’s first foray into nonfiction admirably presents an accessible and engaging narrative" School Library Journal"Nigerian storyteller Atinuke presents the beautiful diversity and contrasts of a continent of more than a billion people in her first nonfiction work ... attractive and informative." Booklist"Written in an accessible, conversational style ... this title will provide readers much enlightenment about the African continent." School Library Connection"There are fascinating pieces of information about each country, accompanied by charming illustrations." Book Riot

"I hugely admire the wit and beauty and flair of everything Atinuke does." Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesSelected as a BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 by: The Wall Street Journal; Publishers Weekly; Kirkus Reviews; Books for Keeps; ALSC Notable Children's Books; Centre for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature."Has the feel of an instant classic." Books for Keeps, Books of the Year 2024"A truly magical sense of place." Lancaster Guardian"There's a classic feel to these cheerful, charming, beautifully illustrated seasonal stories." Inclusive Books for Children"What a truly fabulous partnership. This is a lovely, lovely story. Beautiful art. The perfect bedtime read and birthday gift." Nicola DaviesFrom two award-winning children's book makers comes a charming collection of four stories for newly independent readers that celebrate a spirited little girl living in the heart of the wild countryside with family and friends.Beti lives in a little round house in the green woods under the mountains. She lives with Mam, Tad, Baby Jac and her very own tiny goat called Naughty. With each changing season, there is always the promise of adventure! In playful, humourous and exciting stories with richly detailed and bucolic illustrations by Emily Hughes, world-renowned storyteller Atinuke draws on her own experience of building and living in a round house to create a truly magical sense of place. An unforgettable children's book perfect for newly independent readers to immerse themselves in and embrace the natural world.

NOW IN BOARD BOOK! Join Baby and his mama at the bustling marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers and counting.WINNER OF THE CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARDWINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S AFRICANA BOOK AWARDWINNER OF THE MATHICAL PRIZE"A charming introduction to simple counting ... [with] rhythmic language and humour toddlers and pre-schoolers love." Independent“Vividly evoked by the colourful illustrations of African-print fabrics and mouth-watering food. This delightful book is sure to appeal to mischievous babies and toddlers everywhere.” BookTrustWhen Baby and Mama go to market, baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn't notice. As Mama and Baby wend their way through the market stalls, cheeky Baby collects five juicy oranges, four sugary chin-chin biscuits, three roasted sweetcorn, two pieces of coconut ... until Mama notices that her basket is getting very heavy. Poor Baby, she thinks – he must be very hungry by now!Discover more from Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank!B is for BabyL is for LoveM is for MangoBaby, Sleepy BabyCatch That Chicken!

Three charming stories about a young girl who lives in a flat in Lagos with her sister, Moji, who is very clever; her brother, Dapo, who is very fast; and Grandmummy, who is very bossy. Too Small Tola is just the right size to fit under the bed and rescue Grandmummy's most prized possession when it goes missing. Her abilities in maths prove to be very helpful when Grandmummy becomes ill. In the title story, though Grandmummy can't afford to buy Tola new clothes, Tola turns out to be just as fine as the three fine girls she so greatly admires. A book full of heart and humour by multi-award-winning author and storyteller Atinuke, with artwork by Onyinye Iwu, a fabulous new talent in children's illustration.

"A star-sprinkled, poetic lullaby." Sunday Times "Filled with smiles, stars and a sense of boundless love." Guardian "This lyrical beauty celebrates the specialness of family time." Inclusive Books for ChildrenBaby, sleepy baby, I'll sing down the starsTill they dance right into your room.A beautiful and lyrical book that celebrates the warmth and tenderness of wrapping baby in night-time's embrace. Based on a Nigerian lullaby sung to Atinuke by her father, this story delights in the magical moments shared with a whole family and their baby at bedtime. An essential, magical read-aloud picture book to gift to babies and new parents as a baby shower or naming ceremony present.Discover more by Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank!B is for BabyL is for LoveM is for MangoBaby Goes to MarketCatch That Chicken!

A Parisian pigeon passionate about people makes a new friend – with gentle themes of community and inclusivity.Hugo the pigeon has an important job. He looks after the park and everyone who lives there. Everyone except for the Somebody whose curtains are never open. But one day, Hugo is so busy doing his showing-off dance that he doesn't see the dog approaching ... and Somebody has to fly to the rescue!A charming story about community and the value of friendship, beautifully brought to life by Birgitta Sif's energetic illustrations.

From the multi-award-winning creators of BABY GOES TO MARKET comes a joyful story of fast, brave Lami, who has to learn to do quick thinking, not quick running, if she wants to stay best chicken catcher in the village!"Colourful and charming." GuardianLami loves chickens. She's the best chicken catcher in the village. She's fast, she's brave and she always catches that chicken. Until the day she chases one up the baobab tree, slips ... and falls. How can she catch chickens with a sore ankle? Could there be another way to catch that chicken?Told with great humour by Nigerian storyteller, Atinuke, this story of the headstrong, impetuous Lami will strike a chord with all children. The gentle message – to use quick thinking not just quick running – gives an incredibly satisfying ending, while Angela Brooksbank's beautiful artwork captures the energy and the beauty of the West African setting perfectly.Discover more by Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank!B is for BabyL is for LoveM is for MangoBaby Goes to MarketBaby, Sleepy Baby

From the creators of B Is for Baby and L Is for Love comes M Is for Mango, an irresistible and funny first book of M words perfect for pre-schoolers learning their ABC. A go-to choice for reading aloud at storytime, gifting for a new baby and sharing with children trying new food.M is for Morning. M is for Mo. Mmmm! M is for mango! Oh look... M is for Monkeys!Mo wakes up to see Mama serving milk and moi-moi for breakfast. But what Mo really wants is a mango, and the monkeys have lots of mangoes in their tree... Set in a family home in West Africa, M Is for Mango is a playful, adventurous and big-hearted picture book with accessible, simple language, vibrant illustrations and a dash of mischief, mayhem and mess.Discover more by Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank:B is for BabyL is for LoveBaby Goes to MarketBaby, Sleepy BabyCatch That Chicken!

Count all 100 of Granny’s mischievous goats in the brand-new picture book from award-winning author Atinuke and exciting debut Caribbean artist Lauren Hinds."Children will adore this fun, fast-paced counting book." BookTrust “I hugely admire the wit and flair and beauty of what Atinuke does” Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesIntroduce children to numbers 1 to 100! Granny’s beloved goats follow her wherever she goes – to the tailor, to the salon, and on the bus. They are VERY cheeky, and even steal the aunties' panties! In the yard at home and then through the bustling market the children help Granny to keep count of them all until... Oh wait! Oh no! Where did goat 100 go?“A joyful story about community, a headstrong grandmother and some hilarious, unruly goats. It’s a funny, rhythmic counting book!” Inclusive Books for Children"Atinuke’s text rollicks while Hinds’ illustrations urge readers to slow down to take in every delicious detail. . . Great goatish fun." Kirkus Reviews"Rollicking, rhythmic prose." Publishers Weekly

Tola may be small, but she's very determined!Too Small Tola lives in a flat in Lagos with her sister, Moji, who is very clever, her brother, Dapo, who is very fast, and Grandmummy, who is very bossy. One day Tola discovers the secret of multiplication and division. She is so happy!But then there is news of a deadly virus, and news of lockdown too. Moji goes away to live and study with her teacher and Dapo goes off to live and work with his boss. Grandmummy cannot go out to work so Tola does instead.Tola goes to live with a wealthy couple, the Diamonds. She cleans and washes and scrubs, scrubs, scrubs. She befriends the other workers too. But she soon learns that even the wealthy Dimonds have problems of their own. And when it comes to solving them, Tola proves once again how kind and clever, mighty and resourceful she truly is.

* THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS: CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER ** ENGLISH 4-11 PICTURE BOOK AWARDS: 7-11 NON-FICTION WINNER **WINNER OF THE UKLA INFORMATION BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025*'This powerful, vividly illustrated book proudly reframes Black British history' - The Guardian'... a brilliant, fascinating history book' - The Week Junior, Book of the Week'I started reading and couldn't put it down. It's the kind of book I wish I'd had when I was a kid' -Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate‘This book is revolutionary’ - Kelechi Okafor, actor, writer and podcast hostAn eye-opening story of Britain, focusing on a part of our past that has mostly been left out of the history books: the brilliant Black history of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.Did you know that the first Britons were Black? Or that some of the Roman soldiers who invaded and ruled Britain were Black, too? Join this fascinating journey through the ages to meet those first Britons, as well as the Black Tudors, Georgians and Victorians who existed in every walk of life here. The incredible journey through time is brought to life through Atinuke's fascinating storytelling and illustrated scenes, detailed maps, and timelines created by illustrator Kingsley Nebechi.From science and sport to literature and law, celebrate the brilliant Black people who have helped build Britain. Learn about key and complex historical topics such as the world wars, slavery, the industrial revolution, Windrush and the Black Lives Matter movement. This fascinating book will change everything you thought you knew about our green-grey British isles.‘We would recommend this book to any child, adult or teacher’Stop Hate UK

* THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS: CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER ** ENGLISH 4-11 PICTURE BOOK AWARDS: 7-11 NON-FICTION WINNER **WINNER OF THE UKLA INFORMATION BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025*'This powerful, vividly illustrated book proudly reframes Black British history' - The Guardian'... a brilliant, fascinating history book' - The Week Junior, Book of the Week'I started reading and couldn't put it down. It's the kind of book I wish I'd had when I was a kid' -Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate‘This book is revolutionary’ - Kelechi Okafor, actor, writer and podcast hostAn eye-opening story of Britain, focusing on a part of our past that has mostly been left out of the history books: the brilliant Black history of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.Did you know that the first Britons were Black? Or that some of the Roman soldiers who invaded and ruled Britain were Black, too? Join this fascinating journey through the ages to meet those first Britons, as well as the Black Tudors, Georgians and Victorians who existed in every walk of life here. The incredible journey through time is brought to life through Atinuke's fascinating storytelling and illustrated scenes, detailed maps, and timelines created by illustrator Kingsley Nebechi.From science and sport to literature and law, celebrate the brilliant Black people who have helped build Britain. Learn about key and complex historical topics such as the world wars, slavery, the industrial revolution, Windrush and the Black Lives Matter movement. This fascinating book will change everything you thought you knew about our green-grey British isles.‘We would recommend this book to any child, adult or teacher’Stop Hate UK

Count all 100 of Granny’s mischievous goats in the brand-new picture book from award-winning author Atinuke and exciting debut Caribbean artist Lauren Hinds."A hilarious tale that cleverly introduces readers to numbers 1-100." BookTrust “I hugely admire the wit and flair and beauty of what Atinuke does” Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesIntroduce children to numbers 1 to 100! Granny’s beloved goats follow her wherever she goes – to the tailor, to the salon, and on the bus. They are VERY cheeky, and even steal the aunties' panties! In the yard at home and then through the bustling market the children help Granny to keep count of them all until... Oh wait! Oh no! Where did goat 100 go?“A joyful story about community, a headstrong grandmother and some hilarious, unruly goats. It’s a funny, rhythmic counting book!” Inclusive Books for Children"Atinuke’s text rollicks while Hinds’ illustrations urge readers to slow down to take in every delicious detail. . . Great goatish fun." Kirkus Reviews"Rollicking, rhythmic prose." Publishers Weekly

Now in board book edition with foil cover finishes and rounded corners for the tiniest of hands to treasure."A star-sprinkled, poetic lullaby." Sunday Times "Filled with smiles, stars and a sense of boundless love." Guardian "This lyrical beauty celebrates the specialness of family time." Inclusive Books for ChildrenBaby, sleepy baby, I'll sing down the starsTill they dance right into your room.A beautiful and lyrical book that celebrates the warmth and tenderness of wrapping baby in night-time's embrace. Based on a Nigerian lullaby sung to Atinuke by her father, this story delights in the magical moments shared with a whole family and their baby at bedtime. An essential, magical read-aloud picture book to gift to babies and new parents as a baby shower or naming ceremony present.Discover more by Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank!B is for BabyL is for LoveM is for MangoBaby Goes to MarketCatch That Chicken!

Tola may be small, but she's very determined!Too Small Tola is back at school and excited to have made her first best friend, Amina. Tola and Amina love playing together and best of all, they agree on everything! Tola is the best at Maths, while Amina is the best at telling stories, but when they disagree on which subject is best, will they be able to put their differences aside and save their friendship? And will Tola be able to cope with the tensions brewing in her own neighbourhood. Whether she’s solving problems for her neighbours, or figuring out the answers just for herself, Tola proves that though she may be small … she is mighty.

A beautiful first L book of words perfect for pre-schoolers learning their ABC, reading aloud at storytime and for gifting to new babies or parents."The warm and colourful pictures are rich in a sense of place and busy with details to pore over." Sunday Times"Gorgeous illustrations. Perfect for young readers." Inclusive Books for Children"I hugely admire the wit and beauty and flair of everything Atinuke does." Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesA whole family set off to sell their luscious lemons at the market in Lagos. They leave before dawn with lamps in hand and loads on heads. They have quite an adventure ahead of them … over logs, on a leaky lorry, through lightning, past lions and leopards until eventually reaching Lagos. The city is bustling and loud – there are lots of legs to get lost between! – but they can finally sell their luscious lemons. Children will love sounding out the words in this playful, adventurous and vibrantly illustrated story set in West Africa.Praise for B is for Baby:"A delightful play on the ABC book concept." Guardian"A great addition to any classroom, nursery and home." BookTrust"Who needs a whole alphabet when one letter can tell a story as entertaining as this one?" New York TimesDiscover more from Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank!B is for BabyM is for MangoBaby Goes to MarketCatch That Chicken!Baby, Sleepy Baby

"I hugely admire the wit and beauty and flair of everything Atinuke does." Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesSelected as a BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 by: The Wall Street Journal; Publishers Weekly; Kirkus Reviews; Books for Keeps; ALSC Notable Children's Books; Centre for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature."Has the feel of an instant classic." Books for Keeps, Books of the Year 2024"A truly magical sense of place." Lancaster Guardian"There's a classic feel to these cheerful, charming, beautifully illustrated seasonal stories." Inclusive Books for Children"What a truly fabulous partnership. This is a lovely, lovely story. Beautiful art. The perfect bedtime read and birthday gift." Nicola DaviesFrom two award-winning children's book makers comes a charming collection of four stories for newly independent readers that celebrate a spirited little girl living in the heart of the wild countryside with family and friends.Beti lives in a little round house in the green woods under the mountains. She lives with Mam, Tad, Baby Jac and her very own tiny goat called Naughty. With each changing season, there is always the promise of adventure! In playful, humourous and exciting stories with richly detailed and bucolic illustrations by Emily Hughes, world-renowned storyteller Atinuke draws on her own experience of building and living in a round house to create a truly magical sense of place. An unforgettable children's book perfect for newly independent readers to immerse themselves in and embrace the natural world.

Praise for B is for Baby: "A delightful play on the ABC book concept.” GuardianA warm and funny introduction to M words for babies and young children learning sounds and words, perfect for reading aloud at storytime, gifting to new parents or for a toddler's first bookshelf, and sharing with children trying new food.Mo wakes up to see Mama serving milk and moi-moi for breakfast. But what Mo really wants is a mango, and the monkeys have lots of mangoes in their tree... Set in a family home in West Africa, M Is for Mango is a playful, adventurous and big-hearted picture book with accessible, simple language, vibrant illustrations and a dash of mischief, mayhem and mess.

Join Anna Hibiscus on her first big holiday to snowy Canada! A bind-up of two classic stories for 6+ readers by an internationally renowned Nigerian storyteller.Two books from the universally loved Anna Hibiscus series in this delightful new bind-up. Anna Hibiscus lives in Nigeria with her large extended family: her mother, father, twin baby brothers, Double and Trouble, her grandparents and lots of lots of uncles and aunts! But Anna is about to set off on her first big holiday on her own, to visit Granny in Canada. She'll make new friends, eat new foods and finally see sweet, sweet snow! But when she starts to miss her family, can Granny make her feel at home in Canada?