Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls
three short, charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers and bedtime, by an acclaimed African storyteller
$17.63
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
7 January 2021
Summary
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 ne…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781406388923 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1406388920 |
| Author: | Atinuke, Onyinye Iwu |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 7 January 2021 |
| Weight: | 100g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 130mm x 196mm |
| Series: | Too Small Tola |
| Audience Age: | 7-9 |
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Critics Review
Featured in The Bookseller’s January Previews 2021, * The Bookseller *
Featured in Atinuke’s piece, ‘Top 5 picture books with black people in them’. * The Big Issue *
Delightful tales of kindness and courage in adversity. * The Sunday Times & The Sunday Times Ireland *
A lovely collection of stories which opens a window to life in contemporary Nigeria, and shares themes that all readers can relate to - such as how to be grateful for what you have, being kind to others, and how to get on in a family when you are the very smallest! * BookTrust *
The book was lovely read. My children loved it as did I. The story line is gripping and it sends a lovely message. Highly recommended. * Toppsta *
Atinuke
Atinuke is a traditional oral storyteller, and the author of over 30 books for children. Most of Atinuke’s books are set on the amazing African continent where she spent her childhood in the country of Nigeria. Atinuke is the author of the best selling fiction series Anna Hibiscus, as well the The No.1 Car Spotter and Too Small Tola series. Atinuke also writes picture books - including the bestselling Baby Goes to Market illustrated by Angela Brooksbank. Her non-fiction book Africa, Amazing Africa is illustrated by Mouni Fedeg, and Brilliant Black British History is illustrated by Kingsley Nebechi. Atinuke currently lives in wonderful Wales, where one of her latest books is set - Beti and the Little Round House illustrated by Emily Hughes.
Onyinye Iwu is a Nigerian designer, illustrator and educator living in London. She was born in Italy, where she spent most of her childhood, then moved to the UK when she was a teenager. A teacher by day and an illustrator by night, Onyinye enjoys reading books, especially those that make her laugh.
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