Baby, Sleepy Baby

About Atinuke

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 B Is for Baby and Catch That Chicken! illustrated by Angela Brooksbank and Hugo illustrated by Birgitta Sif. 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.comAngela 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 is the illustrator of Baby Goes to MarketB Is for Baby and Catch That Chicken! all written by Atinuke. About her picture book inspiration Angela says I am constantly inspired by childrens energy and unique response to life and hope that my work conveys some of their playful spirit. Find her online at angelabrooksbank.com.