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An Island Christmas

Lynn Joseph, Catherine Stock (Illustrator)
It is Christmas Eve on the Island of Trinidad, and little Rosie skips her way through the sunshine. As Christmas approaches, Rosie helps her mother and Tantie prepare black-currant cake, sorrel drink, and soursoup ice cream; finishes making her gifts for everyone, decorates the tree and sings along with the parang band.
Catherine Stock's illustrations are painted watercolors that beautifully evoke the island setting and vibrant, warmhearted characters. "No matter where you live, make this tropical celebration part of your holiday celebration."--School Library Journal. Full color.
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Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback Reissue edition (September 1996)
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Jump Up Time: A Trinidad Carnival Story

Lynn Joseph, Linda Saport (Illustrator)
Carnival is supposed to be a happy time, but Lily wishes it were over. Her family has been working on the gorgeous hummingbird costume for months, but it's Lily's big sister, Christine, who will wear it at the Children's Carnival. Lily doesn't want to wait till next year for her chance to jump up in costume. She wants to play mas now!
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Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover - 32 pages (September 1998)
Clarion Books; ISBN: ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.46 x 10.33 x 8.63
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A Wave in Her Pocket : Stories from Trinidad

Lynn Joseph, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator), J. Brian Pinkney (Illustrator), Dinah Stevenson (Editor)
On the island of Trinidad, Tantie tells the children six stories, some originating in the countries of West Africa, some in Trinidad, and some in her own imagination. Five young cousins have plenty to do on the island but there's always time to hear one of Tantie's stories. "Six stories, funny, scary, and fanciful -- a delightful mixture of traditional folklore and imagination."
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Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback - 51 pages Reprint edition (September 1996)
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The Mermaid's Twin Sister

More Stories from Trinidad
This sequel to A Wave in Her Pocket offers six stories based on Trinidad's folklore, in a framework of contemporary island life. "These are wonderful tales to read aloud to middle-graders, who will want to reread them to scare themselves all over again."
Lynn Joseph, Donna Perrone (Illustrator)
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Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback Reprint edition (October 1996)
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