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Nini at Carnival

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Every year on Carnival Day, the streets fill with a whirl of colour and sound, as people put on their wildest costumes and pick up their musical instruments to celebrate with a grand parade. When the big day arrives, everyone is excited! Everyone except for Nini.

She doesn't have a costume, and so she doesn't want to join in the fun. She sits and cries until a familiar-looking fairy godmother arrives with a solution - a beautiful piece of colourful cloth that will let Nini join the celebration and become Queen of the Carnival.

Nini at Carnival by Errol Lloyd was first published in 1978, but his instantly recognizable mixed-media illustrations remain timeless, full of striking primary colours, aquas and oranges that will appeal to children everywhere. A perfect story for families, schools and libraries at Carnival time, or any time of year, this new edition is sure to become a beloved classic for a whole new generation of readers.

About This Edition

ISBN: 9780500653791
Publication date: 19th June 2025
Author: Errol Lloyd
Illustrator: Errol Lloyd
Publisher: Thames and Hudson an imprint of Thames and Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 32 pages
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I loved the book because Nini’s friend was kind to her when she was sad.

This book is about a girl called Nini going to a carnival. The carnival had lots of people in costumes, music and a parade.

Nini was sad because she didn’t have a costume. Her friend in the fairy godmother costume turned her into the Queen of the carnival. Nini was excited and danced all day.

My favourite part of the book is when her friend, Betti pretended to be a real fairy godmother.... Read Full Review

Muzzammil S

Colourful, bright and happy

Toby said he liked this book, it was so colourful with all the pictures of the carnival. He did not know what a carnival was before reading this book so enjoyed learning what this was all about. Really nice message of inclusivity and inclusion.... Read Full Review

Toby Gulliver

Really enjoyable book, friendship and helping.

A lovely heartwarming story. Poor Nini doesn't have anything nice to wear for the carnival until her fairy godmother friend comes along to help her.... Read Full Review

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