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NOW IN BOARD BOOK! Join Baby and his mama at the bustling marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers and counting.WINNER OF THE CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARDWINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S AFRICANA BOOK AWARD
WINNER OF THE MATHICAL PRIZE
"A charming introduction to simple counting ... [with] rhythmic language and humour toddlers and pre-schoolers love." Independent"Vividly evoked by the colourful illustrations of African-print fabrics and mouth-watering food. This delightful book is sure to appeal to mischievous babies and toddlers everywhere." BookTrustWhen 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 wend 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!
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A propos de l'auteur
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 the
The 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.
