Synopsis
A beautiful first L book of words perfect for pre-schoolers learning their ABC, reading aloud at storytime and for gifting to new babies or parents.
"The warm and colourful pictures are rich in a sense of place and busy with details to pore over." Sunday Times
"Gorgeous illustrations. Perfect for young readers." Inclusive Books for Children
"I hugely admire the wit and beauty and flair of everything Atinuke does." Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible Creatures
A whole family set off to sell their luscious lemons at the market in Lagos. They leave before dawn with lamps in hand and loads on heads. They have quite an adventure ahead of them … over logs, on a leaky lorry, through lightning, past lions and leopards until eventually reaching Lagos. The city is bustling and loud – there are lots of legs to get lost between! – but they can finally sell their luscious lemons. Children will love sounding out the words in this playful, adventurous and vibrantly illustrated story set in West Africa.
Praise for B is for Baby:
"A delightful play on the ABC book concept." Guardian
"A great addition to any classroom, nursery and home." BookTrust
"Who needs a whole alphabet when one letter can tell a story as entertaining as this one?" New York Times
Discover more from Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank!
B is for Baby
M is for Mango
Baby Goes to Market
Catch That Chicken!
Baby, Sleepy Baby
Details
06 February 2025
9781529523577Reviews
The warm and colourful pictures are rich in a sense of place and busy with details to pore over. Ideal for anyone who wants to see the world, whose name begins with L, or who just Likes to Look.
L is for Love is a joyous book. I can well imagine pre-schoolers poring over the illustrations of this delightful book, and equally enjoy the text being read to them. I highly recommend this book.
Joy abounds in Angela Brooksbank’s vibrant scenes that amplify Atinuke’s cleverly constructed alliterative sentences… Rich in sensory experiences, this is a wonderful opportunity for young children, be they at home or in the classroom, to discover something about a culture which to the majority will be new.
If you are looking for a feel-good picture book with plenty of generous illustrations, then this is the one for you."
