Hooray for Anna Hibiscus!
Join Anna Hibiscus and her big, bustling family in the second of Atinuke’s engaging illustrated chapter-book series set in modern Nigeria.
Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, amazing Africa. She’s surrounded by so many family members she can’t count them, in a wonderful old house with a garden in a compound in a big city. Follow Anna as she worries about singing a solo for a visiting president, runs away to escape hair-braiding day (and gets in a terrible tangle), enjoys the candles and hide-and-seek games on nights when the electricity goes out (and hates the new noisy generator!), and has an eye-opening visit to the other side of the city, where she learns about spontaneous generosity. Says School Library Journal, “Atinuke . . . manages to balance the contemporary and the traditional with ease”—a talent that, combined with Lauren Tobia’s expressive illustrations, will leave readers rapt and have them looking forward to Anna’s next adventures.
# of Pages: 112
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Candlewick
Language: en
ISBN: 9781536225259
Atinuke is an award-winning Nigerian author who has written over 50 books for children and young adults. She was born in Nigeria and spent her childhood in both Africa and the UK. Atinuke's writing is heavily influenced by her multicultural background and her passion for sharing diverse stories. She is best known for her popular Anna Hibiscus series, which follows the adventures of a young girl growing up in modern-day Africa. Atinuke's writing has been praised for its vibrant characters, rich cultural details, and heartfelt messages of love and acceptance. When she is not writing, Atinuke enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.