Ackee, Breadfruit, Callaloo [Paperback]

Valerie loom (Author)

Book Description

This beautifully illustrated book, combined with exotic food and rhymes, introduces children not only to a fun way to learn the alphabet but also to the rich and musical language of the Caribbean.

Egg plants, fritters, hot peppers, honey, nutmeg, sweet potatoes and prickly pears - learning the alphabet has never been such fun or so delicious!

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book with its colourful and authentic language, would make a good read-aloud for children and adults alike. It will delight readers both within the Caribbean and in other parts of the world.
Sarah F. Mahurt, The Caribbean Writer

"This is a clever readaloud book that is sprinkled with lots of humour. Written in English and Creole and using the alphabet as both a guiding and learning tool, the book introduces us to the many different fruits and vegetables found in the Caribbean. The pictures of the food are so realistic, you can almost smell and taste them. Mmm."
Misani, The New York Amsterdam News --.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan Caribbean (June 9, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333748875
• ISBN-13: 978-0333748879
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #656,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)