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.
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“Anna’s life in Africa may seem odd to many young readers, but Anna’s adventure in Canada will help children realize that normal life for them can be just as odd for children from other countries.”
— Children’s Literature
“Anna Hibiscus is a lovely, rare bird of a series, providing a modern view of another culture in warm, approachable language.”
— School Library Journal“A welcome addition to the sparse collection of stories for young readers about modern African life.”
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Atinuke is a Nigerian
storyteller who draws upon her recent ancestry from Yorùbáland, England, and
Wales, and more ancient origins of Spain, Portugal, and China, to tell stories
from both the world of folktales and contemporary life. She lives in Wales with
her husband and two sons.
Mutiyat Ade-Salu is a film actress known for her roles in blue Caprice, Mother of George, and The Colors of Love. Also an audiobook narrator, she has read titles by Nikki Grimes and Atinuke.