To Carnival!
A Celebration in St Lucia
Baptiste Paul author Jana Glatt illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Barefoot Books, Incorporated
Published:1st Apr '21
Should be back in stock very soon
The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative #OwnVoices tale of a girl’s journey to Carnival. When a series of unexpected delays disrupts her journey to the big parade, Melba must adjust both her expectations and her route to the festivities. Who will she meet and what will she learn along the way?
★ ‘‘A must-have picture book that educates while it thoroughly entertains’’ – Kirkus Reviews
“Young readers are transported to the Caribbean in this introduction to its culture and wildlife . . . Paul and Glatt’s characters sparkle on the page as they add to their group of friends and realize that they, too, can shine in their own parade” – Booklist
“Imagine a celebration that lasts for 2 ½ months. You don’t have to if you have this book” – Betsy Bird, Librarian, @FuseEight
“The vibrant rainbow of Carnival is reflected in illustrations that marry digital art with childlike drawings, and a section at the back educates children on the culture of Saint Lucia and the history of Carnival” – Foreword Reviews
- Commended for Best Picture Books of the Year, Kirkus Reviews 2021
ISBN: 9781646861620
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
32 pages