Read more
Join Baby and his mama at the bustling marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers. When Baby and Mama go to market, baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn't notice. As Mama and Baby wind their way through the market stalls, cheeky Baby collects five juicy oranges, four sugary chin-chin biscuits, three roasted sweetcorn, two pieces of coconut ... until Mama notices that her basket is getting very heavy. Poor Baby, she thinks - he must be very hungry by now!Now in baby-friendly board book format, rhythmic language, visual humour and a bounty of delectable food make this a tale that is sure to whet little appetites for story time.
About the author
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.Angela Brooksbank worked as a designer and art director in the children’s book industry where she brainstormed ideas for novelty books before undertaking an MA at the Cambridge School of Art, and turning her hand to her own illustration. She is the illustrator of B Is for Baby; Baby Goes to Market; Baby, Sleepy Baby; Catch That Chicken!; and L is for Love, all by Atinuke. About her picture book inspiration, Angela says, ‘I am constantly inspired by children’s energy and unique response to life and hope that my work conveys some of their playful spirit’. Angela lives in London. Find her online at angelabrooksbank.com, or on Instagram as @angelabrooksbankbooks.
