Anna Hibiscus

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Lauren Tobia is the author-illustrator of Oscar’s Tower of Flowers and the illustrator of numerous children’s books, including the Anna Hibiscus series by Atinuke, Are You Sure, Mother Bear?

Lively, fun illustrations, gentle stories—great for kids who may not have much about what it might be like to be a child in Nigeria. The four stories contained in the book each share a truth that is communicated through the story and pictures without being preachy.The stories allow young readers to feel empowered by what Anna achieves by taking action alongside her family and friends to enable positive change. But the activist in me loved the essay edge of the first volume and rejoiced in parts of the later books that emphasized it, especially "Anna Hibiscus and the New Generator," and "The Other Side of the City" (Hooray for Anna Hibiscus) and "Anna Hibscus's New Clothes" (Good Luck, Anna Hibiscus). Kids who are looking for chapter books a little more challenging looking than The Jackson Friends Series (like Pa Lia's First Day) by Michelle Edwards or the Little Rat books by Molly Bang. Our Non-Fiction Range includes: Academic, Photography, Audio books, Business, Cook Books, Craft Books, Health and Fitness Books, Mind, Body, Spirit (Tarot). Anna, who had only been thinking of selling oranges as a fun activity, and who had never considered the advantages she would have as a child of a wealthier family - her oranges were more colorful and juicy, and she, dressed in a clean and fresh dress, made a more appealing vendor than the poorer girls - learns just how hard life is in the city for those less fortunate than herself when she must work for the orange girls for a day.

There is poverty in Africa, but there are plenty of normal people who go about their lives just like us and I think it’s so important for young readers to see that as much as(or more than! Anna did kinda rub me the wrong way but I think that just comes with her being a child and not knowing her own wrong doings, but she learns a valuable lesson and she seems grateful for the lesson. Here marks a new phase in my life -- Working in the Children's Department, reading kids books for fun and work. Auntie Comfort sees the family's prodigal daughter, who lives in far off America, coming home for a visit. The three year old can enjoy listening because there are so many black and white drawings on every page.The text is complemented by Lauren Tobia’s cute drawings, which further depict the people, dress, food, and landscape of Africa. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Join Anna as she sings for the president, gets in a terrible tangle with her hair and visits the other side of the city.