Too Small Tola Gets Tough, Atinuke
Too Small Tola Gets Tough, Atinuke
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Too Small Tola Gets Tough

Author: Atinuke

Narrator: Amaka Obiechie

Unabridged: 1 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/21/2023

Synopsis

In ordinary times, Tola lives in an apartment in Lagos, Nigeria, with her clever sister, Moji; her sporty brother, Dapo; and bossy Grandmommy. Tola is so happy! But news of a new virus—and a lockdown too—sends Moji away in one direction and Dapo in another. Then, when Grandmommy can no longer go out to work, Tola goes instead. She works for the wealthy Diamond family and makes new friends among the household staff. But even the wealthy have problems—and only Too Small Tola is big enough to solve them. Brimming with genuine emotion and ultimately reassuring, Atinuke’s third book to feature the brave and endearing Tola shines with the light of resilience and hope.

About Atinuke

Atinuke was born in Nigeria and spent her childhood in both Africa and the United Kingdom. She is the author of the Anna Hibiscus series and Baby Goes to Market, B Is for Baby, Catch That Chicken!, and Africa, Amazing Africa. She currently lives in Wales.

About Onyinye Iwu

Onyinye Iwu was born in Italy to Nigerian parents and moved to England when she was thirteen. She is a designer, an illustrator, and an educator. Too Small Tola is her first book for children. She currently lives in London.

About Amaka Obiechie

Amaka Obiechie was born to two Nigerian immigrants in America but was raised in Nigeria. She came back to the States to study theatre arts at Columbia College where she performed in many plays. She has lent her talents to feature-length films, television shows such as The Mindy Project, and numerous voiceover projects. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kirin on October 07, 2022

I love this series. I love seeing Nigeria, I love the culture, the voice, the humor, the determination, all of it. In this third book little Tola is dealing with the Corona Virus and her strength and her intelligence and her love for her siblings and granny are endearing. In the first book her neigh......more

Goodreads review by Lorie on December 06, 2023

In this the third book in the series Too Small Tola, Tola's family faces a separation as they enter lockdown for Covid. They live in a small apartment in one of the poorest parts of Lagos, Nigeria. The city is big, one of the biggest in the world and it has people of little means and people who are......more

Goodreads review by Kirsten on November 10, 2023

This was the most eye-opening, inspirational, yet heartbreaking children's book I have read in a while. I think all children and adults should read it. It is lockdown time during COVID-19 and Tola's sister goes to live with her school teacher so she can continue her studies (she is on scholarship).......more

Goodreads review by Mandy on December 27, 2023

Children's early chapter book. Tola lives in Nigeria with her grandmother, older sister, and older brother. But when lockdown hits, both of her siblings find lodging elsewhere to be able to continue school and work. Without her brother Dapo's money, her and Grandmommy find themselves in need of food......more

Goodreads review by Bekah on March 25, 2023

I read a lot and the Tola series is really something special. We are seeing a lot more diversity on publishing which is fantastic but many just change character details, such as skin color, without changing the character. The Tola series is a true opem door to a very different culture and it honors......more

Quotes

This gives readers and their families a big message of hope, strength, and triumph in this series addition about COVID-19.

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