Baby Goes to Market
A playful introduction to numbers through a market adventure
Atinuke author Angela Brooksbank illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:5th Jul '18
Should be back in stock very soon

A charming tale about Baby's adventures in the market, introducing numbers through playful interactions and delightful food items in Baby Goes to Market.
In Baby Goes to Market, readers are invited to join Baby and his Mama on an engaging trip to the lively marketplace. This delightful story serves as a gentle introduction to numbers, making it perfect for young children. As they navigate through the bustling stalls, Baby's charm captures the attention of various vendors, starting with the banana seller who gifts him six bananas. Baby's playful nature shines as he eats one and cleverly places the remaining five into Mama's basket without her noticing.
As the adventure continues, Baby's antics lead him to collect an assortment of delicious items, including five juicy oranges, four sweet chin-chin biscuits, and three roasted sweetcorns. The rhythmic language and visual humor create an enjoyable read-aloud experience that captivates both children and parents alike. Each new item added to the basket builds anticipation, making readers wonder how Mama will react when she finally realizes how heavy the basket has become.
Ultimately, Baby Goes to Market is not just a story about numbers; it’s a celebration of curiosity, exploration, and the joy of food. With its vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative, this book is sure to whet little appetites for both storytelling and the delights of the marketplace.
I love a good market and this one, located somewhere in West Africa, absolutely exudes atmosphere immersing readers in a multi-sensory experience so you can almost feel the heat and dust, smell the roasting sweetcorn and taste the juicy tomatoes. […] Essentially Atinuke’s zingy, patterned text is a shared joke between author and audience. The latter will relish the antics of Baby and savour Mama’s total unawareness of what is going on behind her back. Angela Brooksbank captures all the vibrancy and excitement of a crowded tropical market: the rich, bright colours and patterns, the dusty byways, the goods for sale and those wonderfully observed characters. * Red Reading Hub *
“You can feel the love that the author and illustrator of Baby Goes to Market have for West Africa, both of whom grew up there ... Each page is gloriously filled with tantalising pictures of delicious things to eat and colourful things to buy, and there’s a gentle introduction to simple counting too.” * LoveReading *
“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.” * BookTrust *
“This is a gorgeous picturebook crammed with detail and a delightful thing to share with children.” * The School Librarian *
"This is brilliant [...] beautiful" * Candice Brathwaite, Make Motherhood Diverse *
“Beautifully colourful and vibrant.” * The Green Parent *
“[…] full of wonder and magic.” * Rebel Tribe Blog *
Atinuke’s story about a baby exploring the sights and sounds of a bustling African market is perfect for early years readers, with lots of fun counting and food naming elements to focus on. That it is set in a busy mega African city is a great way of sharing with young children amazing corners of the world that may not resemble their own. * The Good Wide Web *
- Winner of Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book 2018 (United States)
- Winner of Children’s Africana Book Awards: Best Book for Young Children 2018 (United States)
- Winner of Mathical Award 2018 (United States)
ISBN: 9781406365160
Dimensions: 280mm x 250mm x 5mm
Weight: 255g
40 pages