Atinuke
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English
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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
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Candlewick Press
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English
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One morning after breakfast, Baby’s big brother is getting ready to take the basket of bananas all the way to Baba’s bungalow in the next village. He’ll have to go along the bumpy road, past the baobab trees, birds, and butterflies, and all the way over the bridge. But what he doesn’t realize is that his very cute, very curious baby sibling has stowed away on his bicycle. Little ones learning about language will love sounding out the words...
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Candlewick Press
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English
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Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.
Market is very crowded.
Mama is very busy.
Baby is very curious.
When Baby and Mama go to the 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
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Too Small Tola volume 2
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English
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"Too Small Tola lives in an apartment with her clever sister, Moji; her big brother, Dapo; and Grandmommy, who is very bossy. In the first of three endearing new adventures, Tola is sized just right to wriggle under the bed and rescue Grandmommy's prized possession when it goes missing. Her savvy and math skills save the day when Grandmommy gets sick, and when the family can't afford new clothes, industrious Tola finds a way-with a little help from...
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Anna Hibiscus (Early chapter books) volume 2
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English
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Atinuke's acclaimed tales featuring Anna Hibiscus, a young girl who lives in modern West Africa, foster a sense of wonder in young readers. Hooray for Anna Hibiscus! follows our delightful heroine through four new adventures, including starting school, singing for the president, visiting the other side of the city, and getting her hair out of quite a tangle.
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Anna Hibiscus (Early chapter books) volume 3
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English
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This title is the third in the series of delightful stories about Anna Hibiscus, a little girl who lives in Africa. Anna Hibiscus is looking forward to visiting her grandmother in Canada, where she will see snow for the first time! But before she goes, she must find suitable clothes to keep her warm in the cold winter weather, and say goodbye to the family she loves. "Anna Hibiscus", the first book in the series, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase...
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English
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Lami is the best chicken catcher in the whole village. Her sister may be speedy at spelling, her friend fast at braiding hair, and her brother brave with bulls, but when it comes to chickens, nobody is faster or braver than Lami. That is, until the day when Lami chases a little too fast, up the baobab tree, and reaches a little too far ... ow! How can she catch chickens with an ankle that's puffed up like an angry lizard? Could it be, as Nana Nadia...
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Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa. Amazing Africa. She lives with her whole family in a wonderful house. There is always somebody to laugh or play with. She loves to splash in the sea with her cousins and have parties with her aunties. But more than anything else in the world, Anna Hibiscus would love to see snow.
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"In ordinary times, Tola lives in an apartment in Lagos, Nigeria, with her clever sister, Moji; her sporty brother, Dapo; and bossy Grandmommy. Tola is so happy! But news of a new virus--and a lockdown, too--sends Moji away in one direction and Dapo in another. Then, when Grandmommy can no longer go out to work, Tola goes instead. She works for the wealthy Diamond family and makes new friends among the household staff. But even the wealthy have problems--and...
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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...
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Atinuke's acclaimed Anna Hibiscus tales have earned starred reviews from Booklist and Kirkus. This fourth book in the series finds Anna preparing to make a Christmas visit to her grandmother in Canada. She soon finds herself up against difficulties she didn't expect, though—like how many clothes she'll need to stay warm, Granny's dog Qimmac, and being away from the rest of her family.
15) L is for love
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Candlewick Press
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c2024.
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English
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"L is for lemons, and L is for lingering before leaving home. L is for everything to look at along the way: lightning and lazy lions and a lonely leopard. L is for the loud, large city where you will sell your sunny fruit--L is for Lagos! L is for the light streaming out of your windows as you arrive home late at night. And best of all... L is for love. Part buoyant alphabet book, encouraging toddlers' first sounds and words, and part immersion in...
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Anna Hibiscus volume 6
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Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
©2014.
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English
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Anna Hibiscus (Picture books) volume 8
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Walker Books
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©2016.
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English
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Anna Hibiscus (Early chapter books) volume 4
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
c2023.
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English
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"Anna Hibiscus has never been away from her big white house in Nigeria, where baby brothers, many cousins, parents, aunties, uncles, and grandparents are always nearby. But now she's flying overseas on her own to visit Granny Canada and see snow for the first time! When she lands at the airport, Anna finds herself amid a sea of white faces in a place that is breathtakingly cold. Canada is very different, but Anna learns how to pull on toasty layers...
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As parents, God has made us custodians of His gifts. Irrespective of whether we are biological, adoptive or spiritual parents, it is our responsibility to commit them into God's hands and pray about their present and future. The importance of praying for our children cannot be overemphasised, and my prayer is that as you pray the prayers in this book you will see the fruits of your labour and give all the glory to God.
20) On Bended Knees
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On Bended Knees is a collection of weekly devotionals that the author has put together as the Holy Spirit revealed same to her. Many of these writings are a result of personal experiences the author has been through and found solace and the required answers through the word of God. "For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to...
