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Anna Hibiscus' Song. Atinuke (2012)

by Lauren Tobia(Favorite Author)

4.09 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1406338419 (ISBN13: 9781406338416)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Walker & Company

review 1: One of the things I love about this book is how profound Anna's happiness is. I also loved how her happiness only increased when she shared it with those around her. Clearly, everyone has different ways of expressing their joy and pleasure in life. After following her mother's instructions to sit quietly and enjoy her happiness, Anna does so--and then she starts to sing. Although I wish the author had named her home country rather than just saying she lives in "Amazing Africa" [which is a continent, after all](unpaginated), this is a joyous book. The illustration of Anna spreading her arms while standing on a tree limb epitomizes bliss. It's wonderful to encounter a book that celebrates such a happy state of mind.
review 2: There are several Anna Hibiscus chapt... moreer books for early readers, but the is the first picture book starring happy little Anna. Anna lives in Africa, "amazing Africa," as she calls it, with her large family. In this story, Anna is so happy she doesn't know what to do, so she goes around asking all her family members what they do when they're happy. A more joyful picture book would be hard to find. The illustrations are friendly, colorful, and full of energy. Of course, this book is significant not only for its great execution, but also its setting. How many everyday life books for children are set in present-day Africa? And of those, how many are super happy? less

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