World of Anna Hibiscus 8 Books Collection Box Set by Atinuke by Atinuke

Amazing Africa.” Get used to those words. There’s not a kid in this country that won’t identify with Anna right off the bat, even if her life is entirely different from their own. Not only are the stories in both Anna Hibiscus and its sequel Hooray for Anna Hibiscus charming but they manage to walk the fine line that exists between truth and perception. That’s probably part of the reason I’m so enormously fond of this new Anna Hibiscus series by Nigeria-born author Atinuke. Even if you answered yes to both (A) and (B), can you still guarantee me that the book is really well written with phenomenal illustrations? Cause aside from the occasional White Elephant or Rickshaw Girl there’s not a whole heckuva lot to choose from. We’re talking about near non-existent ones in the American book marketplace. Please do me the favor of now asking yourself the following questions about said book: (A) Does it contain characters from another country? If you answered yes, then (B) Are those characters human? At this point, we aren’t even talking about rare early chapter books. Lots exist, to a certain extent (and if you know where to look). the really well written early chapter book. The goal, the gem, the one kind of book all children’s librarians seek but know are so difficult to find. More elusive than good picture books for older readers. The rare dual review! I hardly ever do them, but today is special. Review of the Day: Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke and Hooray for Anna Hibiscus! by Atinuke I agree with this absolutely glowing review from school library journal, which is worth a read in addition to common sense media’s review here: … I found better less expensive copies directly from the publisher compared to amazon for some reason:

The books only get better really as they go along. But most of all, Anna is a determined, adventurous, respectful, caring, delightful little girl!

Great cross cultural education for an American family, and it doesn’t skirt difficult matters of poverty either. We’ve almost read them twice through now. The whole series is our favorite books for the last six months.

World of Anna Hibiscus 8 Books Collection Box Set by Atinuke by Atinuke