Too Small Tola

Tola lives in Lagos, Nigeria, with her sister Moji, who is very clever; her brother Dapo, who is very fast; and Grandmommy, who is very bossy. Everyone calls her Too Small Tola — but it is Tola who carries the groceries home from the market, fetches water from the well when the faucets break, and saves the day when the tailor downstairs breaks his leg. Written by Atinuke, one of the most beloved Nigerian storytellers writing for children today, this first book in the series contains three short, perfectly constructed stories that feel simultaneously like folk tales and vivid portraits of contemporary Lagos. A perfect first chapter book for ages seven and up, and a series well worth collecting.