
Summary
A fresh and funny look at a universal childhood problem– by an emerging Nigerian talent.
What parent or caregiver hasn’t wished to disappear when their usually delightful charge erupts with a volcanic tantrum? Somehow small kids manage to make their wishes known in the loudest way possible before they are able to talk.
Tantrums are always unpredictable, happen at the worst time, and are often in public. On a walk, at the market, or getting new braids, Tawa is quick to cry “Waa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593644072 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593644077 |
| Author: | Àlàbá Ònájìn |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 12 December 2023 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 254mm |
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Critics Review
“Readers will delight in this loving, hilarious tale of a child determined to have her own way.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Larger-than-life, multi-patterned illustrations express the emotional toll of a child’s endless tears in a debut picture book that offers moments of levity and comfort to both caregivers and children.” —Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Àlàbá Ònájìn
l ba Ònaj n is a graphic novelist and freelance illustrator from Lagos, Nigeria where he lives with his family. He was chosen as one of the artists for the UNESCO Women in African History project. Waa Waa Tawa marks his debut as a picture book author and illustrator.
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