Anna Hibiscus
This book club is for children in Years 1 and 2 (ages 5-7)
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A collection of four linked stories of family life set in modern west Africa.
Anna Hibiscus lives in amazing Africa with her mother, her father, her baby twin brothers, and lots and lots of her family.
Join her as she splashes in the sea, prepares for a party, sells oranges, and hopes to see sweet, sweet snow!
Print length: 112 pages
Text copyright © Atinuke
Illustrations copyright © Lauren Tobia
Publisher: Walker Books
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Anna Hibiscus - Reviews
This is a wonderful collection of colourful, warm and lively stories to be read over and over.
Primary Times
A story of sizzling happiness that starts small and grows irrepressibly…her township is beautifully drawn…a book to put – and keep – a smile on your face.
The Observer
A series of lively, captivating tales.
The Scotsman
In her first novel, storyteller Atinuke guides us through Anna's throughly modern multicultural life and family and Lauren Tobia's evocative illustrations spill around the text.
Juno
An interesting read in which we learn to appreciate the joys of African life.
Cork Evening Echo