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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

To Carnival! cover

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