<p>For five-plus, from the award-winning Atinuke, comes Too Small Tola (Walker), illustrated with lively<br />charm by Onyinye Iwu.... witty, engaging stories of a little girl with a big personality.</p>
The Guardian
Too Small Tola is a wonderful new character in the world of children’s books by multi-award-winning children’s writer and storyteller Atinuke.
Wales Art Review
Tola’s determination, compassion and generosity are celebrated in this positive portrayal of a contemporary Nigerian family… Splendid black-and-white drawings feature throughout, bringing the characters and location to life with warmth and humour.
BookTrust
Featured in WRD magazine.
WRD
All three stories are a pleasure to read, but a particular highlight is Easter and Eid, which sees Tola playing an important role in helping the community celebrate when unexpected circumstances occur.
- Emma Dunn & Sarah Mallon, The Scotsman
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Atinuke was born in Nigeria and spent her childhood in both Africa and the UK. As a traditional oral storyteller, drawing upon her recent Yoruba ancestry, she visits schools and theatres all over the world. Atinuke is the author of the bestselling Anna Hibiscus fiction series, as well as the No. 1 Car Spotter series, and the picture books Baby Goes to Market and B Is for Baby. Atinuke lives on a mountain overlooking the sea in west Wales and supports the charity SOS Children's Village. Visit her online at atinuke-author.weebly.com
Onyinye Iwu is a Nigerian designer, illustrator and educator living in London. Too Small Tola is her first book.