These stories celebrate the extended family and the combination of traditional ways with conveniences of the modern world they contrast Anna’s relatively privileged life with that of others in her country and reflect the Nigerian childhood of the author, a storyteller now living in Wales. Her world grows in Hooray for Anna Hibiscus! (978-1-93): She starts school, sings before a large audience, tries a hair experiment and visits a very poor neighborhood. The family goes on vacation, an auntie visits from America, Anna learns what it is to do hard work and she gets an invitation to visit her Canadian grandmother. The first title in this appealing new series introduces Anna’s world. Again, this is probably, overall, a good thing to be exposed to.Linked short stories star Anna Hibiscus, who lives in a large house in a compound in “amazing Africa” with baby brothers Double and Trouble, parents and extended family. However, the author conveys quite strongly and explicitly that the BEST way to live is with extended family (aunts, uncles, grandparents) underfoot, which is not necessarily the American way. I loved that my children were exposed to a different way of living, from going to the store by foot, growing orange trees in your back yard, having a name that is a word (a little girl whose real name is "Chocolate", without being a joke or a play on words), and living in close quarters with family. But she lives a different life and holds different values than my family.
Parent 2: I had very mixed feelings about this book. I also love how Atinuke artfully contrasted/compared life in Africa with other parts of the world, and also explained how modern life and traditional ways can co-exist. Although set in Africa, it has universal appeal and will resonate with young readers. It is a celebration of family and growing up. Diverse Easy Reader | Illustrated Chapter.
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