Anna Hibiscus

This first tale in the Anna Hibiscus series introduces young listeners to Anna, who lives with her parents, twin brothers, and large extended family in Africa. Anna is overjoyed when she learns she gets to go on a beach vacation with her parents. But once away from her aunties and cousins, Anna begins to think that vacations aren't so great after all- especially when you can' t experience them with everyone you love.

Atinuke's acclaimed tales featuring Anna Hibiscus, a young girl who lives in modern West Africa, foster a sense of wonder in young readers. Hooray for Anna Hibiscus! follows our delightful heroine through four new adventures, including starting school, singing for the president, visiting the other side of the city, and getting her hair out of quite a tangle.

This title is the third in the series of delightful stories about Anna Hibiscus, a little girl who lives in Africa. Anna Hibiscus is looking forward to visiting her grandmother in Canada, where she will see snow for the first time! But before she goes, she must find suitable clothes to keep her warm in the cold winter weather, and say goodbye to the family she loves. "Anna Hibiscus", the first book in the series, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2008. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

This fourth book in the Anna Hibiscus series finds Anna preparing to make a Christmas visit to her grandmother in Canada. She soon finds herself up against difficulties she didn't expect, though--like how many clothes she'll need to stay warm, Granny's dog Qimmac, and being away from the rest of her family.