Description
A collection of favourite tales gathered from the many different islands of the Caribbean, one of the world's richest sources of traditional storytelling. From the very first Kingfisher to Anansi the Spider Man, these lively retellings full of humour and pathos, are beautifully retold by Trish Cooke.
The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories further.
A collection of brand new folktales from the Caribbean for Puffin Classics by award-winning writer Trish Cooke.
About the Author
Trish Cooke was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Her parents are from Dominica in the West Indies, and she comes from a big family with six sisters and three brothers! Trish has won many awards for her picture books, including the Smarties Book Prize, the WH Smith Under-Fives Book Prize and the Kurt Maschler Award, as well as Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Book Information
ISBN 9780141373089
Author Trish Cooke
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Puffin Classics
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 162g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 129mm * 16mm
