Too Small Tola Makes It Count

Too Small Tola, Book 4

By: Atinuke

Narrated by: Huwa

In the fourth book of this irresistibly charming series, Tola finds creative solutions to her neighbors’ difficulties—but can Tola solve her own problem when her friends call her a liar?

Lockdown is over and Too Small Tola is happy to be home with her family again in their apartment in Lagos, Nigeria. Tola loves solving problems, in both math and real life, and there are plenty of problems for her to tackle in their crowded building: Mrs. Shaky-Shaky is having trouble climbing the stairs to her apartment, Mr. and Mrs. Abdul need someone to watch sweet Baby Jide, and Grandmommy needs help deciding what to do on a day out with Tola. Luckily, Tola has ideas to help everyone! But how will Tola solve her own problem—the fact that her classmates don’t believe she worked for Mr. Diamond, the famous music star? One of the Odidi boys even calls her a liar! With support from her family, friends, and neighbors, Tola learns about true friendship and the power of self-belief. There’s no problem too big for Too Small Tola!

Community, wit, and love abound in this latest story from award-winning author Atinuke.

©2024 Atinuke (P)2024 Dreamscape Media

Amazing

This book has it all. An empathetic main character, a child who loves math, a way to help children see the lives of others that may be less fortunate than them without being preachy or heavy-handed, and a way for children to process the Covid lockdown. Atinuke has done it again. In my opinion, she is one of the best Contemporary children’s authors writing right now.