Overview
Count all 100 of Granny’s mischievous goats in the brand-new picture book from award-winning author Atinuke and exciting debut Caribbean artist Lauren Hinds. ""A hilarious tale that cleverly introduces readers to numbers 1-100."" BookTrust “I hugely admire the wit and flair and beauty of what Atinuke does” Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible Creatures Introduce children to numbers 1 to 100! Granny’s beloved goats follow her wherever she goes – to the tailor, to the salon, and on the bus. They are VERY cheeky, and even steal the aunties' panties! In the yard at home and then through the bustling market the children help Granny to keep count of them all until... Oh wait! Oh no! Where did goat 100 go? “A joyful story about community, a headstrong grandmother and some hilarious, unruly goats. It’s a funny, rhythmic counting book!” Inclusive Books for Children ""Atinuke’s text rollicks while Hinds’ illustrations urge readers to slow down to take in every delicious detail. . . Great goatish fun."" Kirkus Reviews ""Rollicking, rhythmic prose."" Publishers Weekly
Full Product Details
Author: Atinuke ,
Lauren Hinds
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 22.60cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 28.40cm
Weight: 0.440kg
ISBN: 9781406397574
ISBN 10: 1406397571
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 06 March 2025
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Featured * The Bookseller, March Children’s Previews * This is a joyful story about community, a headstrong grandmother and some hilarious, unruly goats [...] It’s a funny, rhythmic counting book! * Inclusive Books for Children *
Author Information
Atinuke was born in Nigeria and spent her childhood in both Africa and the UK. As a traditional oral storyteller, and drawing upon her recent Yoruba ancestry, she visits schools and theatres all over the world. Atinuke is the author of the Anna Hibiscus series, the No. 1 Car Spotter series, Beti and the Little Round House illustrated by Emily Hughes, and the picture books Baby Goes to Market, B Is for Baby, L is for Love, Baby, Sleepy Baby and Catch That Chicken! illustrated by Angela Brooksbank. Atinuke lives on a mountain overlooking the sea in west Wales and supports the charity SOS Children's Village. Visit her online at atinuke-author.weebly.com. Lauren Hinds is a cartoonist and bookbinder from Trinidad and Tobago. She began her career as a freelance illustrator at the Trinidad Guardian and during that time pursued a diploma in graphic design and a certificate in bookbinding at the John Donaldson Technical Institute (University of Trinidad and Trinidad Creativity Campus). She graduated from the Center for Cartoon Studies in 2010 and enjoys creating narratives for children and young adults using the comics and illustration mediums. Find her on Instagram as @laurenlhinds.
