Too Small Tola by Atinuke
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.
Atinuke was born in Nigeria and lived in both Africa and the United Kingdom during her childhood. She wrote the Anna Hibiscus series, as well as Baby Goes to Market, B Is for Baby, and Catch That Chicken! She now resides in Wales.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781536211276 |
| ISBN 10 | 1536211273 |
| Title | Too Small Tola |
| Author | Atinuke |
| Series | Too Small Tola |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2021-03-02 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Cybils 2022 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |