Children's book.
Mary Lennox is sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle. She is spoilt and contrary, but also very lonely. Then one day she finds out about a secret garden located in the ground of Misselthwaite Manor, locked and hidden for years, and discovers the most magical place...
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian author. Her work includes novels, short stories, poetry, a screenplay, a memoir, and nonfiction, and has been translated into over thirty languages. TIME Magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2015, and Fortune Magazine named her one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders in 2017.
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Chike And The River
By Chinua Achebe
Children's book.
Before leaving Umuofia for Onitsha, Chike is warned by his mother never to go to the River Niger. Curious, Chike manages to get the money to pay the boat fare to cross the river, but once he is on the other side, he loses track of time and misses his boat. That's how Chike's adventures begin...
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Kechi’s Hair Goes Every Which Way
By Tola Okogwu
Children's book.
Kechi's hair is big, thick and loud, just how she likes it. But when Mummy is away, it's up to Daddy to get Kechi ready for school. The only problem? He's never done Kechi's hair before!
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Dad By My Side
By Soosh
Children's book.
Begun as a series of images of a larger-than-life father and his adorable daughter posted on Instagram, this book celebrates fathers with a moving and brilliantly illustrated story about the profound bond between a parent and a child.
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Tobi Visits The Conservatory
By Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi
Children's book.
Tobi is a little girl living with her parents in Lagos, Nigeria. Alongside her mum, dad and best friend Olly, they discover an amazing wildlife habitat in the heart of the city.