As an expat myself, I loved that aspect of the family culture, and I know my son identified with having grandparents and other relatives who live in a faraway country over the sea. Aided by Lauren Tobia’s charming illustrations, readers will delight in exploring Anna’s world alongside her in this series from beloved Nigerian storyteller Atinuke.

Atinuke is a professional storyteller which makes her books great as read alouds given the terrific sentence rhythm and word choice. For further information about your statutory rights, contact your local authority Trading Standards department or consumer advice center (for example the Citizen's Advice Bureau if you are in the UK). The second story introduces Anna's Auntie Comfort, who lives away across the big wide ocean in America. Anna is never lonely—there are always cousins to play and fight with, aunties and uncles laughing and shouting, and parents and grandparents close by.This is the sixth book in this charming series about a much-loved character all children will relate to. It is hard to find books for third world kids and its especially hard to find excellent transitional readers. Join her as she splashes in the sea, prepares for a party, sells oranges, and hopes to see sweet, sweet snow! Readers will happily follow as she goes on a seaside vacation, helps plan a party for Auntie Comfort from Canada (will she remember her Nigerian ways? The author Atinuke, although she currently lives in Wales, was born and raised in Nigeria, and it's clear that her girlhood was a major inspiration in the creation of the characters of Anna and her lovable family.

The three year old can enjoy listening because there are so many black and white drawings on every page.Our team is made up of book lovers who are dedicated to sourcing and providing the best books for kids. With a few hints from Anna Hibiscus, Auntie Comfort manages to reassure the family that she has not forgotten her roots.

It’s interesting to me that the very first story in Anna Hibiscus is a tale of how Anna and her mom, dad, and brothers try to take a vacation without the extended relatives, only to realize that they need them more than they thought. One of the first stories in the book is about Auntie Comfort who lives and has a job in America and whom Grandfather worries may have forgotten her African roots (no reason to fear). Anna is a fun little girl and her family, all packed into their beautiful, sprawling white house, provides lots of learning and entertainment for her.We work closely with publishers and authors to ensure that we offer the best books on the market for your child.