Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke

Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke

Join Baby and his mama at the bustling marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers and counting.

WINNER OF THE CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARD
WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S AFRICANA BOOK AWARD
WINNER OF THE MATHICAL PRIZE

"A charming introduction to simple counting ... [with] rhythmic language and humour toddlers and pre-schoolers love." Independent

“Vividly evoked by the colourful illustrations of African-print fabrics and mouth-watering food. This delightful book is sure to appeal to mischievous babies and toddlers everywhere.” BookTrust

When Baby and Mama go to market, baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn't notice. As Mama and Baby wend their way through the market stalls, cheeky Baby collects five juicy oranges, four sugary chin-chin biscuits, three roasted sweetcorn, two pieces of coconut ... until Mama notices that her basket is getting very heavy. Poor Baby, she thinks – he must be very hungry by now!

Discover more from Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank!
B is for Baby
L is for Love
M is for Mango
Baby, Sleepy Baby
Catch That Chicken!

I love a good market and this one, located somewhere in West Africa, absolutely exudes atmosphere immersing readers in a multi-sensory experience so you can almost feel the heat and dust, smell the roasting sweetcorn and taste the juicy tomatoes[…] Essentially Atinuke’s zingy, patterned text is a shared joke between author and audience. The latter will relish the antics of Baby and savour Mama’s total unawareness of what is going on behind her back. Angela Brooksbank captures all the vibrancy and excitement of a crowded tropical market: the rich, bright colours and patterns, the dusty byways, the goods for sale and those wonderfully observed characters. * Red Reading Hub *
“You can feel the love that the author and illustrator of Baby Goes to Market have for West Africa, both of whom grew up there ... Each page is gloriously filled with tantalising pictures of delicious things to eat and colourful things to buy, and there’s a gentle introduction to simple counting too.” * LoveReading *
“The hustle and bustle of the noisy, crowded market is vividly evoked by the colourful illustrations of African-print fabrics and mouth-watering food that burst from every page. With rhythmic text and an abundance of humour, this delightful book is sure to appeal to mischievous babies and toddlers everywhere.” * BookTrust *
“This is a gorgeous picturebook crammed with detail and a delightful thing to share with children.” * The School Librarian *
"This is brilliant [...] beautiful" * Candice Brathwaite, Make Motherhood Diverse *
“Beautifully colourful and vibrant.” * The Green Parent *
“[…] full of wonder and magic.” * Rebel Tribe Blog *
Atinuke’s story about a baby exploring the sights and sounds of a bustling African market is perfect for early years readers, with lots of fun counting and food naming elements to focus on. That it is set in a busy mega African city is a great way of sharing with young children amazing corners of the world that may not resemble their own. * The Good Wide Web *

Atinuke was born in Nigeria and spent her childhood in both Africa and the UK. As a traditional oral storyteller, drawing upon her recent Yoruba ancestry, she visits schools and theatres all over the world. Atinuke is the author of the bestselling Anna Hibiscus fiction series, the Too Small Tola series, the No. 1 Car Spotter series, the non-fiction book Africa, Amazing Africa illustrated by Mouni Feddag, the illustrated fiction book Beti and the Little Round House illustrated by Emily Hughes, and the picture books Baby Goes to Market, B Is for Baby, L is for Love, M is for Mango, Catch That Chicken! and Baby, Sleepy Baby, all illustrated by Angela Brooksbank. Atinuke supports the charity SOS Children's Village. Visit her online at atinuke.co.uk.

Angela Brooksbank worked as a designer and art director in the children's book industry before undertaking an MA at the Cambridge School of Art, and turning her hand to her own illustration. She has illustrated B is for Baby, L is for Love, M is for Mango, Baby Goes to Market, Catch That Chicken! and Baby, Sleepy Baby, all written by Atinuke. Angela says, "I am constantly inspired by children’s energy and unique response to life and hope that my work conveys some of their playful spirit." Find her online at angelabrooksbank.com. Angela lives in London.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781406365160
ISBN 10	1406365165
Title	Baby Goes to Market
Author	Atinuke
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Walker Books Ltd
Year published	2018-07-05
Number of pages	40
Prizes	Winner of Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book 2018 (United States), Winner of Children’s Africana Book Awards: Best Book for Young Children 2018 (United States), Winner of Mathical Award 2018 (United States)
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.