{"title":"Books by Atinuke","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"anna-hibiscus","title":"Anna Hibiscus","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnna Hibiscus lives in Africa, amazing Africa, with her mother and father, her twin baby brothers (Double and Trouble), and lots of extended family in a big white house with a beautiful garden in a compound in a city. Anna is never lonely—there are always cousins to play and fight with, aunties and uncles laughing and shouting, and parents and grandparents close by. Readers will happily follow as she goes on a seaside vacation, helps plan a party for Auntie Comfort from Canada (will she remember her Nigerian ways?), learns firsthand what it’s \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e like to be a child selling oranges outside the gate, and longs to see sweet snow. Nigerian storyteller Atinuke’s debut book for children and its sequels, with their charming (and abundant) gray-scale drawings by Lauren Tobia, are newly published in the US by Candlewick Press, joining other celebrated Atinuke stories in captivating young readers.","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355937591468,"sku":"9781536225235","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/26502493482734.jpg?v=1781629607"},{"product_id":"anna-hibiscus-7-love-from","title":"Anna Hibiscus #7 Love from","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A must-have for every collection, written by a Nigerian author, this series is both powerful and uplifting.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the penultimate book in the series, Anna proves what a good friend she can be.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Anna Hibiscus is on holiday with Grandmother and Grandfather in the village where they were born. She befriends the local children there and teaches them their ABCs and 123s. When Anna goes to market one day and a boy steals a banana from her, she runs after him. It turns out that the boy is poor and lives alone. Anna and Sunny Belafonte become friends, and when Sunny is taken ill, it is Anna who makes sure he gets the medical help he needs. Happily, Grandfather invites Sunny Belafonte to live with them and be part of their family.","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355937624236,"sku":"9781536239522","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/26645363482734.jpg?v=1781629607"},{"product_id":"anna-hibiscus-8-youre-amazing","title":"Anna Hibiscus #8 You're Amazing","description":"\u003cp\u003eDepicts a warm, loving, multigenerational family; commonality of cultures, values and responsibilities; urban life in modern Africa; tackles grief remarkably and deftly opens a discussion on death.Grandad is very old and very tired, and Anna Hibiscus perfectly conveys the sadness, confusion, loss and anger that comes with the death of a loved one, then shares the faith and comfort and healing that can come after. Anna Hibiscus truly is ... amazing. Featuring warm, loving multi-generational family relationships, You're Amazing, Anna Hibiscus! showcases daily life in modern, urban Africa. Great as a classroom or family read-aloud, it illustrates the commonality of cultures and experiences and inspires discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kane Miller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355961020588,"sku":"9781610676816","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/12701973482761.jpg?v=1781630309"},{"product_id":"double-trouble-for-anna-hibiscus","title":"Double Trouble for Anna Hibiscus","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the stellar team of Atinuke and Lauren Tobia comes the third Anna Hibiscus picture book title brimming with all the best-loved Hibiscus family members - and Anna's two brand new baby brothers! Everything is changing for Anna Hibiscus, she's a sister! But - oh dear - everyone is now so busy! Uncle Bizi-Sunday is shopping for the babies, Aunty Joli and Aunty Grace are rocking the babies and Mama and Grandma are fast asleep ...but just who has time for Anna Hibiscus? I hate Double Trouble! shouts Anna. But Anna Hibiscus is amazing so it won't be long before everyone finds time for her again! A story which perfectly captures the anxiety and thrill of having a new sibling, this is a great title for any family with a new baby, or a baby on the way!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kane Miller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356126793900,"sku":"9781610673679","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/12670603482761.jpg?v=1781633072"},{"product_id":"too-small-tola-2-three-fine-girls","title":"Too Small Tola #2 Three Fine Girls","description":"\u003cb\u003eToo 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcclaimed author and storyteller Atinuke reunites with illustrator Onyinye Iwu for a follow-up to their highly acclaimed first chapter book about a little girl with a mighty will and charm to spare. Too Small Tola lives in an apartment with her clever sister, Moji; her big brother, Dapo; and Grandmommy, who is very bossy. In the first of three endearing new adventures, Tola is sized just right to wriggle under the bed and rescue Grandmommy’s prized possession when it goes missing. Her savvy and math skills save the day when Grandmommy gets sick, and when the family can’t afford new clothes, industrious Tola finds a way—with a little help from Grandmommy—to be just as fine as the three fine girls she so greatly admires. Richly patterned black-and-white art and Atinuke’s captivating wit evoke an authentic and close-knit urban community and the vibrant energy of Lagos, Nigeria, through the eyes of a tiny but resolute heroine with something to teach us all.","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356468138156,"sku":"9781536225174","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/26501883482734.jpg?v=1781638828"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.carlemuseum.org\/collections\/books-by-atinuke.oembed","provider":"The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}