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  • A Caribbean Counting Book

    A collection of rhymes from various Caribbean countries that are chanted as songs and in games.



  • A Caribbean Dozen

    Thirteen Caribbean poets recount childhood experiences in poetry and prose.



  • Caribbean Alphabet
    A lively, colorful alphabet book. (Ages 4 & up)

  • Caribbean Dream

    A lyrical and evocative dreamscape of the Caribbean.



  • Coconut Kind of Day

    A collection of poems depicting the sights and sounds of the Caribbean islands.



  • Down by the River

    Rhymes, chants, and games of Afro-Caribbean origin.



  • Foods of the Caribbean
    Highlights from some of the culinary delights of the Caribbean Islands.

  • Fruits: A Caribbean Counting Poem

    This poem counts up to ten different kinds of Caribbean fruit, including guavas, jackfruit, and Otaheiti apples.



  • Grannie and the Jumbie

    When a young Caribbean boy does not listen to his grandmother, an evil spirit threatens to snatch him.



  • I have news: Rhymes from the Caribbean

    A collection of traditional verses from the Caribbean, including "Miss Nancy Ray," "Guinea Corn," and "Rise a Roof."



  • Isla
    Rosalba is going on an imaginary journey to the Caribbean island where her grandmother grew up. Through her abuela's eyes, Rosalba visits with relatives who still live on la isla and sees the beautiful terrain of the island -- from the lush, tropical rain forest to the bustling old city. Along the way Rosalba and her grandmother visit a busy fruit market, then cool off  read more ...

  • Island Counting 1 2 3

    Counts from one to ten, featuring pictures and brief rhyming text with a Caribbean island theme.



  • Jethro and the Jumbie
    Angry at his brother for not taking him deep-sea fishing, Jethro stomps off, meets a jumbie, and enlists its help in changing his brother's mind.

  • Kallaloo! A Caribbean Tale

    In this retelling of "Stone Soup" set in the West Indies, an old woman claims to have found a magic shell that can make kallaloo, a popular Caribbean soup.



  • La Cucaracha Martina

    While searching for the source of one beautiful sound, a ravishing cockroach rejects marriage proposals from a menagerie of city animals which woo her with their noises.



  • Mama God, Papa God
    This creation tale portrays Mama God and Papa God talking together as they add new elements to heaven. With love and laughter, Papa God creates the first man and Mama God the first woman. Each new creation fills them with delight until they agree the world is a wonderful place. Full-color illustrations.

  • Mama, across the sea

    Although she loves the sunny island where she lives with her grandparents, Cecile longs to see her mother again.



  • My Little Island

    Fiery colors and hundreds of details evoke the sun-drenched beauty, the sweet smells, and the joyful sounds of a jewel-like little Caribbean island that a young boy rediscovers while on a visit with his best friend. Reading Rainbow Featured Selection.



  • No hickory no dickory no dock
    A collection of 39 original and traditional rhymes that supposedly capture language patterns found among Caribbean populations.

  • North America and the Caribbean

    Text and maps present the location, topography, climate, population, industries, religions, languages, and currency of North America and the Caribbean.



  • One Smiling Grandma: A Caribbean Counting Book

    Introduces the numbers one to ten as a young girl describes various sights on her Caribbean island.



  • One White Sail: A Caribbean Counting Book
    Set against brilliant white pages, dazzling watercolors leap to meet the eye in this colorful addition to the lengthy roster of counting books. (Ages 2-4)

  • Rata-pata-scata-fata

    Preferring to dream away the days on his Caribbean island, little Junjun tries saying magic words to get the chores done.



  • Real Pirates
    This vivid picture book takes readers through the swashbuckling tale of the Whydah, one of the most advanced sailing ships of the early 18th-century when she first set sail from London in late 1716.

  • Sambalena show-off

    A lazy boy gets his head stuck in a pot, and only with the wise advice of his grandmother does he get it out.



  • Sing me a Story: Song-and-dance Tales from the Caribbean

    A collection of five traditional tales from the Caribbean region, each accompanied by a song and instructions for dance steps.



  • Stories from the Caribbean

    A collection of folktales from the Caribbean, including "Bre-nancy and the 13 Plantains," "Anana, the Maker," and "The Flying Slaves."



  • Sugar Cane: A Caribbean Rapunzel

    Storaces lyrical and seamless retelling of the Rapunzel tale in a Caribbean setting is matched with Colns lush, vibrant illustrations to provide an unforgettable feast for the senses.



  • Sweet, sweet fig banana

    Soto takes some of the bananas he has grown to share with his friends at the Market Square where his mother works.



  • The Caribbean

    Discusses some of the foods enjoyed in the Caribbean region and describes special foods that are part of such specific celebrations as Christmas and New Year, Carnival, the Crop Over harvest festival, and Phagwa.



  • The Faithful Friend
    From the creators of Sukey and the Mermaid comes a tale of romance, danger, and intrigue set on the Caribbean island of Martinique and based on local lore. Two friends, one black, one white, undertake a journey in pursuit of true love. Full color.

  • The House in the Sky: A Bahamian Folktale
    A vivid traditional tale, both scary and tongue-in-cheek funny, based on common Bahamian folkloric motifs. Clever Rabby provides for his family by looting food from the spirit-folk whose well-stocked house floats in the sky. Given the right commands, the house descends and its door opens. Privy to the passwords, Rabby times his break-ins to coincide with the absence of the inhabitants-hairy, claw- read more ...

  • The Jolly Mon

    On a remote Caribbean island, the Jolly Mon uses his beautiful voice and enchanted guitar to lure fish from the ocean and bring happiness to all. The CD includes a reading by Buffet, accompanied by an original musical score. Full color.



  • The Pot of Wisdom

    One of the major figures in African folklore is the round-bellied trickster-spider Ananse, who outwits enemies large and small. Badoe's witty retellings and Wague Diakite's colorful images bring Ananse and his amusing--and instructive--adventures to life.



  • The Turtle Watchers

    Three sisters on a Caribbean island witness how a giant leatherback turtle lays her eggs on the beach, and decide to guard and protect the eggs and make sure her offspring reach the sea. The girls soon discover the many obstacles in their way-including natural enemies and poachers. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.



  • The Twins and the Bird of Darkness

    When a benevolent king and his daughter, Princess Marie, find their peaceful kingdom threatened by an enormous, evil, seven-headed bird, the brave princess offers herself as the bird's hostage in order to prevent the entire kingdom from being thrust into eternal darkness. As soon as Soliday, a kindhearted, hardworking, and generous youth hears about the princess's sacrifice, he vows to kill read more ...

  • Traditions from the Caribbean

    Describes the social life and customs of the people living in the Caribbean Area including their food, clothing, music and dance, religion, festivals, and sports.



  • Treasure Island
    The epic tale of a young man's quest to capture a hidden treasure on the open seas -- one of the best-loved adventure stories of all time.

  • Under the Breadfruit Tree: Island Poems

    A collection of poems about people and places that were part of the author's childhood in Jamaica.



  • Under the Moon and Over the Sea

    A collection of poems about the wind, the sea, the people, and the animals of the Caribbean.



  • Where Jamaica Go?

    Jamaica has fun and sees many colorful sights as she goes downtown, goes beachcombing, and rides home with Daddy.



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