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Atinuke's books

100 Goats and Granny! (Hardback)
With a hefty dollop of humor, Atinuke’s rollicking counting story takes on a life of its own when Granny’s mischievous goats start escaping.

Africa, Amazing Africa: Country by Country (EBook)
Discover the exhilarating diversity of the African continent in storyteller Atinuke’s kaleidoscopic nonfiction guide to the people, flora, and fauna of all fifty-five countries.

Africa, Amazing Africa: Country by Country (Hardback)
Discover the exhilarating diversity of the African continent in storyteller Atinuke’s kaleidoscopic nonfiction guide to the people, flora, and fauna of all fifty-five countries.

Anna Hibiscus (Hardback)
From acclaimed Nigerian storyteller Atinuke, the first in a series of chapter books set in contemporary West Africa introduces a little girl who has enchanted young readers.

Anna Hibiscus (Paperback)
From acclaimed Nigerian storyteller Atinuke, the first in a series of chapter books set in contemporary West Africa introduces a little girl who has enchanted young readers.

Anna Hibiscus (EBook)
From acclaimed Nigerian storyteller Atinuke, the first in a series of chapter books set in contemporary West Africa introduces a little girl who has enchanted young readers.

B Is for Baby (EBook)
“A circular tale of family love with visual rewards. . . . There’s no denying the joy in this book.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)<

B Is for Baby (Hardback)
Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank, creators of the award-winning Baby Goes to Market, pair up again for a bright and beautiful first book of words.

B Is for Baby (Board Book)
“A circular tale of family love with visual rewards. . . . There’s no denying the joy in this book.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Baby Goes to Market (Board Book)
“The vibrant marketplace is filled with color, texture, and patterns created using a mixed-media palette. . . . Young listeners will delight in getting to know Baby and his mama.” — School Library Journal

Baby Goes to Market (Hardback)
Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.

Baby Goes to Market (EBook)
Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.

Baby Goes to Market Big Book (Paperback)
“The smiling, all-black cast sort through myriad wares, while the text keeps up its rhythm, introducing both typical items bought in a West African market and a gentle lesson in arithmetic as Baby alternately snacks and stashes his gifts. Indeed, no one will be able to resist this baby.”—Kirkus Reviews

Baby, Sleepy Baby (Hardback)
Lyrical and full of love, this gentle picture book—based on a song that Atinuke’s father sang to her in Nigeria—is the perfect bedtime lullaby.

Baby, Sleepy Baby (Board Book)
“With a shimmering radiance and gentle tone, this title will be welcome in every children’s collection.” —School Library Journal

Bebé va al mercado (EBook)
Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.

Bebé va al mercado (Paperback)
Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.

Beti and the Little Round House (Hardback)
From beloved storyteller Atinuke comes an enchanting new collection of stories featuring an endearing new character.

Catch That Chicken! (Board Book)
“A fun-filled, culturally rich tale that will delight readers young and older.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Catch That Chicken! (EBook)
“A fun-filled, culturally rich tale that will delight readers young and older.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Catch That Chicken! (Hardback)
The team behind Baby Goes to Market and B Is for Baby visit a Nigerian village for a humorous ode to childhood ingenuity.

Go Well, Anna Hibiscus! (Hardback)
The spirited Anna Hibiscus leaves the city to visit her grandparents’ remote village in this sixth adventure in the well-loved series set in contemporary West Africa.

Go Well, Anna Hibiscus! (Paperback)
The spirited Anna Hibiscus leaves the city to visit her grandparents’ remote village in this sixth adventure in the well-loved series set in contemporary West Africa.

Go Well, Anna Hibiscus! (EBook)
The spirited Anna Hibiscus leaves the city to visit her grandparents’ remote village in this sixth adventure in the well-loved series set in contemporary West Africa.

Good Luck, Anna Hibiscus! (EBook)
It’s the dry, dusty winter season in Nigeria, and Anna Hibiscus is getting ready to visit her Canadian grandmother in the third adventure of Atinuke’s lively chapter-book series.

Good Luck, Anna Hibiscus! (Hardback)
It’s the dry, dusty winter season in Nigeria, and Anna Hibiscus is getting ready to visit her Canadian grandmother in the third adventure of Atinuke’s lively chapter-book series.

Good Luck, Anna Hibiscus! (Paperback)
It’s the dry, dusty winter season in Nigeria, and Anna Hibiscus is getting ready to visit her Canadian grandmother in the third adventure of Atinuke’s lively chapter-book series.

Hooray for Anna Hibiscus! (Paperback)
Join Anna Hibiscus and her big, bustling family in the second of Atinuke’s engaging illustrated chapter-book series set in modern Nigeria.

Hooray for Anna Hibiscus! (EBook)
Join Anna Hibiscus and her big, bustling family in the second of Atinuke’s engaging illustrated chapter-book series set in modern Nigeria.

Hooray for Anna Hibiscus! (Hardback)
Join Anna Hibiscus and her big, bustling family in the second of Atinuke’s engaging illustrated chapter-book series set in modern Nigeria.

Hugo (Hardback)
What happens when a pigeon who looks after all the visitors in the park finds himself in need? Help comes from a surprising source in a touching story of unexpected connection.

L Is for Love (Hardback)
The creators of the award-winning Baby Goes to Market follow the family at dawn through the lively streets of Lagos, where they are selling lemons—and learning the letter L.

Love from Anna Hibiscus! (Hardback)
In the penultimate book in the series, Anna proves what a good friend she can be.

Love from Anna Hibiscus! (Paperback)
In the penultimate book in the series, Anna proves what a good friend she can be.

Love from Anna Hibiscus! (EBook)
In the penultimate book in the series, Anna proves what a good friend she can be.

M Is for Mango (Hardback)
From the award-winning creators of Baby Goes to Market comes a delicious tale of mischievous toddlers, juicy mangoes, and cunning monkeys—starring the letter M.

Merry Christmas, Anna Hibiscus! (EBook)
When Anna leaves her family home in Africa to visit her Canadian grandmother, she discovers how resilient she can be in this fourth collection of stories from Atinuke’s beloved series.

Merry Christmas, Anna Hibiscus! (Hardback)
When Anna leaves her family home in Africa to visit her Canadian grandmother, she discovers how resilient she can be in this fourth collection of stories from Atinuke’s beloved series.

Merry Christmas, Anna Hibiscus! (Paperback)
When Anna leaves her family home in Africa to visit her Canadian grandmother, she discovers how resilient she can be in this fourth collection of stories from Atinuke’s beloved series.

Too Small Tola (Paperback)
“Atinuke is a masterful storyteller, playing with language and rhythm. . . . Too Small Tola will make readers eager to read more.” —BookPage (starred review)

Too Small Tola (EBook)
Three delightful tales from a renowned Nigerian storyteller introduce a chapter-book heroine who is every bit as mighty as she is small.

Too Small Tola (Hardback)
Three delightful tales from a renowned Nigerian storyteller introduce a chapter-book heroine who is every bit as mighty as she is small.

Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls (Hardback)
Too Small Tola is back—and as determined as ever—in a second trio of winning stories about a diminutive heroine with a big-big heart.

Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls (Paperback)
“Atinuke uses her memorable storyteller’s voice to create a vivid picture of a strong, loving matriarch; a family surrounded by supportive friends; and Tola, an irresistible heroine who does what she can to help.” —The Horn Book (starred review)

Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls (EBook)
Too Small Tola is back—and as determined as ever—in a second trio of winning stories about a diminutive heroine with a big-big heart.

Too Small Tola Gets Tough (Hardback)
It’s a strange, scary time for Too Small Tola when a new virus separates her family, but Atinuke’s small-but-mighty heroine proves once again how wise, kind, and resourceful she can be.

Too Small Tola Gets Tough (EBook)
It’s a strange, scary time for Too Small Tola when a new virus separates her family, but Atinuke’s small-but-mighty heroine proves once again how wise, kind, and resourceful she can be.

Too Small Tola Gets Tough (Paperback)
“Readers will be enthralled by Tola’s timely adventures. . . . Gives readers and their families a big message of hope, strength, and triumph.” —School Library Journal

Too Small Tola Makes It Count (EBook)
In the fourth book of this irresistibly charming series, Tola finds creative solutions to her neighbors’ difficulties—but can Tola solve her own problem when her friends call her a liar?

Too Small Tola Makes It Count (Hardback)
In the fourth book of this irresistibly charming series, Tola finds creative solutions to her neighbors’ difficulties—but can Tola solve her own problem when her friends call her a liar?

Welcome Home, Anna Hibiscus! (EBook)
Back in Africa after a month’s visit with Granny Canada, Anna Hibiscus finds that some things are different—but her home is just as full of love—in this fifth warm and funny chapter-book adventure.

Welcome Home, Anna Hibiscus! (Hardback)
Back in Africa after a month’s visit with Granny Canada, Anna Hibiscus finds that some things are different—but her home is just as full of love—in this fifth warm and funny chapter-book adventure.

Welcome Home, Anna Hibiscus! (Paperback)
Back in Africa after a month’s visit with Granny Canada, Anna Hibiscus finds that some things are different—but her home is just as full of love—in this fifth warm and funny chapter-book adventure.

You're Amazing, Anna Hibiscus! (Hardback)
The final title in the critically acclaimed series about Anna Hibiscus, who lives in Africa with her large extended family, by an internationally renowned Nigerian storyteller

You're Amazing, Anna Hibiscus! (Paperback)
The final title in the critically acclaimed series about Anna Hibiscus, who lives in Africa with her large extended family, by an internationally renowned Nigerian storyteller

You're Amazing, Anna Hibiscus! (EBook)
The final title in the critically acclaimed series about Anna Hibiscus, who lives in Africa with her large extended family, by an internationally renowned Nigerian storyteller

 
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