To Carnival: A Celebration in St Lucia by Baptiste Paul Published by: Barefoot Books, 2021 PB: 32pp The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative tale of a girl’s journey to Carnival. When a series of unexpected delays disrupts her journey to the big parade, Melba must adjust…
Warriors of Wakanda by Frank Berrios Published by Golden Books, 2018 HC Meet Marvel s Black Panther and his amazing allies! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this action-packed Little Golden Book featuring the Black Panther; his scientist sister, Shuri; the fierce fighter Okoye; and the other warriors who keep the African…
We All Go Travelling By Sheena Roberts Published by Barefoot Books, 2011 PB with CD: 24pp All aboard! This rhythmic I-spy journey to school through various landscapes, is the perfect introduction to colours, modes of transport, and of course, music! Includes a dual-purpose audio and video CD to listen to the singalong on a CD…
We All Went on Safari by Laurie Krebs Published by Barefoot Books, 2004 PB, 32pp Practical Pre-School Gold Award winner 2004 Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Maasai friends as they set out on a counting journey through the grasslands of Tanzania. Along the way, the children encounter all sorts of animals including elephants, lions…
We re Going On A Lion Hunt by David Axtell Published by Macmillan Children s Books, 2000 PB: 32pp Through the long grass, the swamp and the lake, two girls decide to go and hunt a lion – they re not scared! We re Going on a Lion Hunt by David Axtell is a beautifully illustrated African…
We Sang Across The Sea The Empire Windrush And Me by Benjamin Zephaniah Published by: Scholastic, 2022 PB: 24pp A powerfully moving and beautiful picture book about the voyage of HMT Empire Windrush from national treasure, Benjamin Zephaniah. The hopes, dreams and bravery of the Windrush generation are expressed in this vivid story through the real-life…
What Will I Be by Dawne Allette Published by Firetree Books, 2016 PB, 32pp Tyra considers all the kinds of work she could do when she grows up… but first she must learn to spell. This rhyming romp through the world of jobs with an engaging black heroine provides inspiration for all children
Zomo The Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from West Africa by Gerald McDermott Published by Houghton Mifflin, 2010 PB:32pp Zomo the rabbit, a trickster from West Africa, wants wisdom. But he must accomplish three apparently impossible tasks before Sky God will give him what he wants. Is he clever enough to do as Sky God asks?…