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- ISBN 9781406365160
- Weight: 260g
- Dimensions: 244 x 278mm
- Publication Date: 05 Jul 2018
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Join Baby and his mama at the bustling marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers and counting.
WINNER OF THE CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARD
WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S AFRICANA BOOK AWARD
WINNER OF THE MATHICAL PRIZE
"A charming introduction to simple counting ... [with] rhythmic language and humour toddlers and pre-schoolers love." Independent
“Vividly evoked by the colourful illustrations of African-print fabrics and mouth-watering food. This delightful book is sure to appeal to mischievous babies and toddlers everywhere.” BookTrust
When Baby and Mama go to market, baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn't notice. As Mama and Baby wend their way through the market stalls, cheeky Baby collects five juicy oranges, four sugary chin-chin biscuits, three roasted sweetcorn, two pieces of coconut ... until Mama notices that her basket is getting very heavy. Poor Baby, she thinks – he must be very hungry by now!
Discover more from Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank!
B is for Baby
L is for Love
M is for Mango
Baby, Sleepy Baby
Catch That Chicken!
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, the Too Small Tola series, the No. 1 Car Spotter series, the non-fiction book Africa, Amazing Africa illustrated by Mouni Feddag, the illustrated fiction book Beti and the Little Round House illustrated by Emily Hughes, and the picture books Baby Goes to Market, B Is for Baby, L is for Love, M is for Mango, Catch That Chicken! and Baby, Sleepy Baby, all illustrated by Angela Brooksbank. Atinuke supports the charity SOS Children's Village. Visit her online at atinuke.co.uk.
Angela Brooksbank worked as a designer and art director in the children's book industry before undertaking an MA at the Cambridge School of Art, and turning her hand to her own illustration. She has illustrated B is for Baby, L is for Love, M is for Mango, Baby Goes to Market, Catch That Chicken! and Baby, Sleepy Baby, all written by Atinuke. Angela says, "I am constantly inspired by children’s energy and unique response to life and hope that my work conveys some of their playful spirit." Find her online at angelabrooksbank.com. Angela lives in London.
