Music and magic enliven the island setting in this retelling of the Rapunzel story. One of the most frequent requests … More
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The Little Island by Frané Lessac
Like a series of postcards, the illustrations in this book reveal many aspects of island life. The story follows a … More
A Caribbean Journey from A to Y by Mario Picayo
I love that this alphabet book specifically names so many islands and countries. When you live on an island that … More
Angelina’s Island by Jeanette Winter
A Jamaican girl deals with homesickness in New York City, until she participates in a Carnival parade. Angelina struggles to … More
Fun, Fun, One Crab on the Run by Mario Picayo
Spot crabs, fishes, mangoes, flowers, and birds’ nests as you count from one to ten. You can count the objects … More