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Series: Anna Hibiscus


Cover art for SPLASH, ANNA HIBISCUS!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2013
by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren Tobia

"North American readers and listeners are likely to catch Anna's enthusiasm just as quickly. (Picture book. 3-7)"
On a family trip to the beach, Anna Hibiscus convinces her extended family to join her, splashing and laughing in the waves. Read full book review >
Cover art for HAVE FUN, ANNA HIBISCUS!
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren Tobia

"A welcome addition to the sparse collection of stories for young readers about modern African life. (Fiction. 5-9)"
Raised in a suburban compound among an extended African family, Anna Hibiscus travels to Canada to visit her other grandmother and see snow. Read full book review >
Cover art for GOOD LUCK, ANNA HIBISCUS!
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2011
by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren Tobia

"Readers may begin Anna's story here; they will certainly want to go back to read earlier stories and will look forward to learning what happens next. (Fiction. 5-9)"
The amazing African world introduced in the first two Anna Hibiscus books has turned from lush to dry and dusty. Read full book review >