Too Small Tola

Too Small Tola PDF Author: Atinuke
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536219657
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80

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Book Description
Three delightful tales from a renowned Nigerian storyteller introduce a chapter-book heroine who is every bit as mighty as she is small. In a trio of droll stories, award-winning author and storyteller Atinuke debuts an endearing and enduring character with plenty to prove. Tola lives in an apartment in the busy city of Lagos, Nigeria, with her sister, Moji, who is very clever; her brother, Dapo, who is very fast; and Grandmommy, who is very bossy. Tola may be small, but she’s strong enough to carry a basket brimming with groceries home from the market, and she’s clever enough to count out Grandmommy’s change. When the faucets in the apartment break, it’s Tola who brings water from the well. And when Mr. Abdul, the tailor, has an accident and needs help taking his customers’ measurements, only Tola can save the day. Atinuke’s trademark wit and charm are on full display, accompanied by delightful illustrations by Onyinye Iwu. Too Small Tola evokes the urban bustle and rich blending of cultures in Lagos through the eyes of a little girl with an outsize will—and an even bigger heart.

Too Small Tola

Too Small Tola PDF Author: Atinuke
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536219657
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80

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Book Description
Three delightful tales from a renowned Nigerian storyteller introduce a chapter-book heroine who is every bit as mighty as she is small. In a trio of droll stories, award-winning author and storyteller Atinuke debuts an endearing and enduring character with plenty to prove. Tola lives in an apartment in the busy city of Lagos, Nigeria, with her sister, Moji, who is very clever; her brother, Dapo, who is very fast; and Grandmommy, who is very bossy. Tola may be small, but she’s strong enough to carry a basket brimming with groceries home from the market, and she’s clever enough to count out Grandmommy’s change. When the faucets in the apartment break, it’s Tola who brings water from the well. And when Mr. Abdul, the tailor, has an accident and needs help taking his customers’ measurements, only Tola can save the day. Atinuke’s trademark wit and charm are on full display, accompanied by delightful illustrations by Onyinye Iwu. Too Small Tola evokes the urban bustle and rich blending of cultures in Lagos through the eyes of a little girl with an outsize will—and an even bigger heart.

Too Small Tola Makes It Count

Too Small Tola Makes It Count PDF Author: Atinuke
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536240036
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83

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Book Description
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? Lockdown is over and Too Small Tola is happy to be home with her family again in their apartment in Lagos, Nigeria. Tola loves solving problems, in both math and real life, and there are plenty of problems for her to tackle in their crowded building: Mrs. Shaky-Shaky is having trouble climbing the stairs to her apartment, Mr. and Mrs. Abdul need someone to watch sweet Baby Jide, and Grandmommy needs help deciding what to do on a day out with Tola. Luckily, Tola has ideas to help everyone! But how will Tola solve her own problem—the fact that her classmates don’t believe she worked for Mr. Diamond, the famous music star? One of the Odidi boys even calls her a liar! With support from her family, friends, and neighbors, Tola learns about true friendship and the power of self-belief. There’s no problem too big for Too Small Tola! Community, wit, and love abound in this latest story from award-winning author Atinuke, with whimsical illustrations by Onyinye Iwu.

King of the Sky

King of the Sky PDF Author: Nicola Davies
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763695688
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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Book Description
When a young boy moves from his home in Italy to Wales, the only thing that cheers him up are the racing pigeons that Mr. Evans keeps in a loft behind his house.

Anna Hibiscus

Anna Hibiscus PDF Author: Atinuke
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536226939
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113

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Book Description
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 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 really 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.

Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?

Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister? PDF Author: Chitra Soundar
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536214825
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113

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Book Description
Sona is not sure how she feels about a new baby in the family until the baby-naming ceremony, during which she is determined to find the best name for her new brother or sister.

Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun

Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun PDF Author: Tolá Okogwu
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665912618
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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Book Description
When twelve-year-old Onyeka discovers that she has psychokinetic powers, her mother reveals that she is Solari, part of a secret group of Nigerian mutants that trains at the Academy of the Sun.

Catch That Chicken!

Catch That Chicken! PDF Author: Atinuke
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536228044
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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Book Description
"Lami is the best chicken catcher in the whole village. But how can Lami catch chickens with an ankle that's puffed up like an angry lizard? Could there be another way to catch that chicken?"--

Play the Game

Play the Game PDF Author: Nova Weetman
Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont
ISBN: 1743582773
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190

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Book Description
A contemporary pick-a-path series about life, first crushes and friendship, that lets the reader choose how the story goes! When it comes to netball, Edie Thomas is a natural. She’s only ever played for fun and to hang out with her netball-mad bestie Tess. But when Edie makes the state team, it looks like netball will be taking centre stage. Until … 1. Edie drops out of the team when she scores a lead role in Romeo and Juliet opposite her long-time crush, Freddy. But will the school play be all that Edie dreams it will be? And will Tess ever forgive her for dumping netball? 2. Edie begins to resent netball taking over her entire life. Can a cute distraction, in the shape of footballer hottie Finn, rekindle her passion for sport or will she quit netball for good? Follow your heart right to the end, or go back and choose all over again.

The No 1 Car Spotter

The No 1 Car Spotter PDF Author: Atinuke
Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers
ISBN: 9781610670517
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Oluwalase Babatunde Benson is Number 1. He's the Number 1 car spotter in his village.The Number 1 car spotter in the world! The start of an exciting new series about the irresistible Number 1, whose hobby is car spotting, but who is good at solving all sorts of problems for his village.

The Tunnel

The Tunnel PDF Author: Anthony Browne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781406313291
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Book Description
Scornful of his younger sister's fears, a young boy decides to explore a tunnel forcing her to go after him when he doesn't return. Suggested level: junior, primary.