Too Small Tola Makes It Count
Charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers, by an acclaimed African storyteller
Published on 3. August 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-4063-9938-7 (ISBN)
Description
Tola may be small, but she's very determined!
Lockdown is over and Too Small Tola has returned to the crowded family flat in Lagos, Nigeria. Even though she is back home and safe, there are still plenty of problems for Tola to solve - including her own. She may be small, but she is also thoughtful and kind and clever - and there really is no problem too big for Too Small Tola.
Lockdown is over and Too Small Tola has returned to the crowded family flat in Lagos, Nigeria. Even though she is back home and safe, there are still plenty of problems for Tola to solve - including her own. She may be small, but she is also thoughtful and kind and clever - and there really is no problem too big for Too Small Tola.
Reviews / Votes
Three captivating short stories full of warm, witty characters. * Inclusive Books for Children * A great children's book set in Nigeria, Lagos with three short stories connected to one another. A unique sense of realism and childhood joy and adventure mixed in this book. Loved the beautiful illustrations. * NetGalley Reviewer * Having read and enjoyed the first book, I knew I had to read the second. I was not disappointed as yet again the charming character of Tola shone through in the three short, linked stories. I love the dynamic between the family members and the black and white illustrations. I'm looking forward to sharing this with the children at school. * NetGalley Reviewer * Readers and listeners will be charmed by these tales, which as always, celebrate family, community and love, as well as trying to find answers to sometimes tricky concerns. Onyinye Iwu's illustrations are full of warmth and gentle humour adding to the delights of Atinuke's text. * Red Reading Hub * Three captivating short stories full of warm, witty characters. * Inclusive Books for Children *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
94 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4063-9938-7 (9781406399387)
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Persons
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 theThe 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. Find her online at atinuke.co.uk.
Onyinye Iwu is Nigerian. 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 ones that make her laugh.
Onyinye Iwu is Nigerian. 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 ones that make her laugh.