Anna Hibiscus' Song

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 * Observer *… a wonderful celebration of the joy of life. The gorgeous illustrations have plenty of detail of everyday life in Africa. * Booktrust *A joyous and energetic celebration of family life in amazing Africa. * Inclusive Books for Children *

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.

Lauren Tobia is the illustrator of several books for children including Are You Sure, Mother Bear?, written by Amy Hest, the Let’s Go series, written by Caryl Hart, and the multi-award-winning Anna Hibiscus picture books, written by Atinuke. Her authorial debut was the wordless picture book, Oscar’s Tower of Flowers. Lauren lives in Bristol with her husband and their two Jack Russell terriers, Poppy and Tilly.