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Edited By Al Campbell In this volume are thirty of Jamaica’s most-loved folk songs. These thirty folk songs have been sung over and over again to the never-ending delight of people, generation after generation. Here are children’s play songs, work songs, dance songs, satirical tales, and many more. All have delightful lyrics. All are for having fun. And all of them also capture the heart and soul of the Jamaican people’s cultural heritage. These folk songs are the true expressions of Jamaican character and customs. (1) MOONSHINE TONIGHT (2) THERE IS A BROWN GIRL IN THE RING (3) JANE AND LOUISA (4) DIS LONG TIME GAL ME NEVER SEE YUH (5) UNDER THE COCONUT TREE (6) COME BACK LIZA (7) ROOKUMBINE (8) DAY OH! (9) DE RIVER BENG COME DOWN (10) BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON (11) HILL AN’ GULLY RIDE (12) DIP DEM BEDWARD (13) COLÓN MAN A COME (14) ME GO DOWN A MANUEL ROAD (15) COME WE GO DOWN A SOLAS MARKET (16) ME DONKEY WANT WATER (17) SAMMY DEAD OH! (18) JOHN CROW SAY HIM NAH WUK PAN SUNDAY (19) CHI-CHI BUD OH! (20) SLY MONGOOSE (21) BEFORE ME MARRIED (22) JUDY DROWNDED (23) BAD MIND PEOPLE (24) DE BUGGY BRUK (25) DRY-WEATHER HOUSE (26) DIP AN’ FALL BACK (27) MANGO TIME (28) ME COFFEE (29) MAN PIABA (30) CARRY ME ACKEE GO A LINSTEAD MARKET
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By Al Campbell and Illustrated by Elena Campbell One starry night Pam and her little brother Sam closed their eyes and imagined that they were floating in space. The children journeyed through the planets in our amazing solar system. Read, enjoy and learn about each planet’s closeness to the sun, how each spins, their different colours and sizes, as well as which ones are solid or made of gas. This storybook is perfect for early curious 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 Nawmy Kevin puts on a puppet show for his little sister Keisha. He calls it “Pappy Show” and it takes surprising twists and turns, including the visit of a donkey. As the children play, they also learn a very valuable secret of life. Join in the adventure as the boy tells a tall tale and his sister plays merrily along. • Let your imagination run wild on every page • Sing donkey songs and learn their names • Learn a dozen donkey facts • Learn a dozen donkey proverbs • Read together and encourage participation This storybook is packed with fun for everyone.
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By Al Campbell and Illustrated by Nitya George “Mosquito one, mosquito two, Mosquito jump in the hot callaloo!” Have fun with this Jamaican nursery rhyme, while also playing around with numbers. Learn about these tiny insects and how to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, the Chikungunya and Zika viruses.
- Play ‘I-spy with my little eye’ on every page
- Enjoy counting the mosquitoes
- A fun way to learn how to count
- Read together and encourage child participation
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By Al Campbell and Illustrated by Roberta Chang “This is the story of when Kiddy was home alone. On that fateful day the goat wandered and roamed.” Go along with Kiddy on her crazy adventures as she enters Boysie’s home and wreaks havoc everywhere. The naughty she-goat makes a mess in the kitchen, plays dress-up, takes a bath and gets into some really BIG trouble! Find out about Kiddy’s many calamities on that eventful day. Read and learn simple rhymes, as well as admire the amusing and charming illustrations. This storybook is perfect for early readers.
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By Al Campbell and Illustrated by Sanjana Singh “Once upon a time when Piggy was a swine, she jumped over a clothesline and hurt her behind.” Go along with little Piggy on her crazy adventures adapted from a traditional Jamaican rhyme. Read and learn simple rhymes, pig songs, pig nursery rhymes, and pig proverbs. This storybook is perfect for early readers.
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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 -
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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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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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.
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