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Too Small Tola: Charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers, by an acclaimed African storyteller

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This series, if we do say so ourselves, is a classic in the making! Written by multi-award-winning children's writer and storyteller Atinuke  and brimming with black-and-white illustrations by the brilliant Onyinye Iwu, each book is a sweet collection of short stories for readers aged 7+.

Main character Tola may be small, but she is very determined. She lives in Lagos with her family, made up of her sister, brother and grandmother. In each book, made up of just under 100 pages, we get 3 lovely stories in which Tola helps those around her in need, proving that her size matters little in comparison to the greatness of her heart. 

We recommend this series to all children, especially those taking their first steps towards independent reading, and whoever is a fan of Tiny the Secret Adventurer and Keisha Jones books.

Love this series? Check out our list of the Best Adventure Book Series for 5 and 6 year olds

All the Too Small Tola books in order:

Book 1: Too Small Tola (2020)
Book 2: Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls (2021)
Book 3: Too Small Tola Gets Tough (2022)
Book 4: Too Small Tola Makes It Count (2023)

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Book 1
Too Small Tola: Charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers, by an acclaimed African storyteller
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Too Small Tola: Charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers, by an acclaimed African storyteller

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Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls: three short, charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers and bedtime, by an acclaimed African storyteller
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Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls: three short, charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers and bedtime, by an acclaimed African storyteller

Three charming stories about a young girl who lives in a flat in Lagos with her sister, Moji, who is very clever; her br... MoreToo Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls: three short, charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers and bedtime, by an acclaimed African storyteller

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Too Small Tola Gets Tough: Charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers, by an acclaimed African storyteller
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Too Small Tola Gets Tough: Charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers, by an acclaimed African storyteller

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Too Small Tola Makes It Count: Charming and funny family stories set in modern day Nigeria, perfect for emerging readers, by an acclaimed African storyteller
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Too Small Tola and Her New Best Friend
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