 | To Carnival! : a celebration in Saint Lucia Author: Paul, Baptiste | |
| Price: $8.19 | ||
Summary:
When a series of unexpected delays disrupts her journey to the big Carnival 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?
| Illustrator: | Glatt, Jana |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 3.30 Points: .5 Quiz: 517822 |
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/15/2021 Young readers are transported to the Caribbean in this introduction to its culture and wildlife, conveying protagonist Melba’s excitement as her family prepares to celebrate Carnival. From the upbeat music to the vibrant landscape and fresh tropical fruit, Glatt’s vivid illustrations portray an exciting paradise, populated by friendly characters, all on their way to Carnival. As Melba goes to see her tonton’s band play in the parade, her trip turns into an adventure as she meets and picks up friends along the way—Misyé Francois and his steel pan drum, Kenwin and his rainbow kite, Miss Drina the banana farmer, not to mention a curious mannikou (opossum), two verdant jacquot (parrots), and even a zanndoli (lizard), colored like the Saint Lucian flag. Back matter includes a glossary and guide on Creole pronunciation, as well as more information about Saint Lucia and Carnival. 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. - Copyright 2021 Booklist.
