Baby Goes to Market

Publisher: Walker Books

With a basket balanced on her head and Baby strapped to her back, Mama embarks on an eventful trip to a West African market. Unbeknown to Mama, Baby charms the stall holders with his curiosity, cheekiness and laughter, and is rewarded with all manner of goodies. He is given six bananas, five juicy oranges, four sugary chin-chin biscuits, three roasted sweetcorn and two pieces of coconut.

Sampling one of each, Baby places the remainder into the increasingly heavy basket. Concerned that her poor baby is hungry, Mama sets down her basket to hail a taxi, but is bemused by the appearance of all the additional food!

The hustle and bustle of the noisy, crowded market is vividly evoked by the colourful illustrations of African-print fabrics and mouth-watering food that burst from every page. With rhythmic text and an abundance of humour, this delightful book is sure to appeal to mischievous babies and toddlers everywhere. 

More books like this

A Fun ABC

Author: Sade Fadipe Illustrator: Shedrach Ayalomeh

Simple rhyming text accompanies the full-page watercolour illustrations, and children will enjoy searching for an assortment of objects beginning with each featured letter. A fun, positive portrayal of everyday life in a Nigerian village.

Read more about A Fun ABC

Zeki Eats Out

Author: Anna McQuinn Illustrator: Ruth Hearson

Zeki goes for lunch at a restaurant with Daddy and Nana-G. It’s a fun day exploring a new experience, interesting food and having special time with family.

Read more about Zeki Eats Out

Share this book with your friends

Use our Bookfinder to discover the perfect children's books for every age...