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Rollie Rose loves food and one day she discovers the joy of eating delicious chicken patties. “Yummy, yummy!” says Rollie Rose. Join Rollie Rose and her family as together they find happiness in preparing and eating the special food they love. Children will delight in reading all about this tasty Jamaican treat. Read and enjoy this fun-filled Rollie Rose story, admire the wonderful illustrations, and learn how a family can share special moments. This storybook is perfect for early readers
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One morning Cherry Berry wakes up to
discover that a hurricane is headed for
her tropical island home. She must help
her family prepare for the big storm. Find out what happens next as Cherry and
her older brother Yohan do many things
inside and outside the house to get ready. Read and enjoy this Cherry Berry story,
marvel at the beautiful illustrations, and
learn some of the simple things to do
around the home before a hurricane hits. This storybook is perfect for early readers. -
Jade and her twin brother Jamal live on
the beautiful tropical island of Jamaica.
One morning the siblings draw pictures
of a dozen gorgeous Jamaican birds.
Read and enjoy this captivating story
of art and nature appreciation. Learn
about wonderful Jamaican birds, their
amazing colours, scientific names, the sounds
they make, and so much more. Also admire the
many wonderful and enchanting avian illustrations.
This storybook is perfect for early readers
who are curious about birds and nature.
• Read and learn about unique Jamaican birds
• Trace, draw, and colour the plumage of birds
• A fun way to learn common and scientific names
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One morning Lisa and Una are walking
to school when they see two birds in a tree.
What kind of birds do they see?
They see pretty yellow Auntie Katies.
Find out what happens next as the sistersmarvel at the wonderful birds, andeventually witness a tragedy.
Read and enjoy this moving story
about amazing things in our environment,
admire the charming illustrations, and learn
why even birds can teach us valuable lessons
to help us to live better lives.
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Mindaro is a young Yellow-billed Parrot
who is afraid to fly. He walks everywhere
and he also imagines all the bad things
that could happen if he flies.
Trod along with Mindaro through his tropical land
as family members and friends
are asked to help teach him how to fly.
Read and enjoy this heart-warming story,
admire the attractive illustrations, and learn
how a little courage can help to overcome fears. This storybook is perfect for early readers -
Patoo! Who’s that? You don’t know Patoo?Children will be happy to read about Patoo,
a lovable Jamaican name for owl.
Join Pearlie as she listens to her brother Peter’s
legendary tale about an old sleepy owl called Patoo.
Read and enjoy this moving story
about living in harmony with each other, as well as
with our environment, admire the beautiful illustrations,
and learn why we like to think that owls are wise.This storybook is perfect for early readers. -
One morning three seabirds invite Brother Anansi to fly with them to Bird Cherry Island. He doesn’t have wings but they find a way for him to go along with them to pick delicious cherries. Find out what happens next in this lively and amusing Anansi adventure because on the island the cunning spider man also meets Crocodile, and of course, tries to trick the trusting reptile. Read and enjoy this traditional Anansi story, with an appearance by Crocodile’s loving wife, as well as a chance encounter with a couple of triggerfish. Also admire the magnificent illustrations, and discover how the crafty spider man is once again able to survive against all the odds. This storybook is chock-full of fun for young readers.
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By Al Campbell and Illustrated by Châu Phạm Cherry Berry sneaks out of her home and runs into a forest to find the “pot of gold” at the end of a rainbow. Find out what happens next as Yohan chases his little sister and tries to save her from dangers lurking in the forest. Read and enjoy this adventurous Cherry Berry story, admire the enchanting illustrations, and learn more about one of nature’s most amazing wonders – beautiful multi-coloured rainbows! This storybook is perfect for early readers.
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By Al Campbell and Illustrated by Dani Mota Lydia is mistreated and unhappy at home until one day she goes to fetch water at the river and meets Timbo Limbo. Find out what happens next as Lydia and Timbo Limbo discover a rare happiness together in this lonely world. Read and enjoy this retelling of a traditional Jamaican story, admire the captivating illustrations, and learn more about one of history’s most enduring myths – the origin of certain underwater life! This storybook is for early readers.
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By Al Campbell and Illustrated by Xin Ning Ding “Charlie, get up! Get up with the rising sun!” Join Charlie and his mother as they pick and count one dozen papayas. Along the way they also discover many different uses for the delicious fruit. Enjoy this heart-warming story that has been adapted from a traditional Jamaican song. • Enjoy counting the papayas • A fun way to learn how to count • An easy way to read and learn division • Discover different uses for papayas • Read together and encourage child participation This storybook is perfect for early readers.
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By Al Campbell and Illustrated by Anaelle Moorghen “Cry, cry baby, Moonshine darling, Take off your shoes, And go to bed!” Join in the big fun with Rollie Rose and friends as they celebrate her birthday and play an exciting Jamaican night-time game. Children will delight in reading about how to make a moonshine darling, as well as learn how to turn a bad thing into a good result! Read and enjoy this cheerful Rollie Rose story of treasuring one’s cultural heritage, as well as admire the charming illustrations. This storybook is perfect for early readers.
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By Al Campbell and Illustrated by Anaelle Moorghen Kinpuppalick! Say what? What’s that? Children will delight in reading about Kinpuppalick, the Jamaican word for somersaults. Say it, Kinpuppalick! Join Rollie Rose as she enjoys doing amazing somersaults. She loves to do body flips but only when she gets a new friend does she discover another word for her fun activity — Kinpuppalick! Read and enjoy this rollicking Rollie Rose story of true friendship and carefree fun that’s perfect for early readers.