Customer Reviews

Tap-Tap

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This is a sweet little book. The illustrations are beautiful watercolors with lots of detail that will appeal to young inquisitive eyes. (I know because I tested it on my favorite three year old.) The story is a simple one of a trip to market and a more interesting trip back to the village. A story of wanting, of responsibility, and of reward. I think books that share even a glimpse of another culture to our American children are very valuable. This book could raise many important questions in children who have no concept of being so poor you must walk everywhere you go. It offers that glimpse without being harsh in anyway. As I said, its sweet and yet one notices our main characters have no shoes for their feet. The writing is beautiful and reads well out loud. It is a simple enough story that most third graders can read it for themselves. Its also informative for adults. Now I know why the Haitian jitney is called a Tap-Tap. Tap-Tap gets a high recommendation.

This book gives a great view of a day in Haiti. I'm excited to share it with my Haitian Daughter.

I do medical missions in Haiti and found this book to be colorful and a good way for children in the US to learn a bit about what life in Haiti is like.

This is a charming adventure story about a little Haitian girl who accompanies her mother to the market, earns her first coins, and gets to spend them on what she really wants. Lively detailed illustrations help the reader understand what life in Haiti was like before the disastrous earthquake struck. (this was published before the earthquake.)A great read-aloud book, one that holds the audience's attention and is bound to generate discussion and awareness of another culture. Suspense is generated as we wait to find out what the TAP-TAP is.

This is a simple, but beautifully written tale about a small Haitian girl who is finally allowed to go to market with her mother to help carry and sell their harvest of oranges. The illustrations are colorful and full of life and eloquently evoke the environment, people, clothing, and modes of transportation available to Haiti's poor. A story of earlier times; most likely before the shanty towns and devastating earthquake damage, but still a universal tale of growing up and the trials and rewards of taking on more responsibility that will resonate with any child.

I bought this book for my adopted son, who is Haitian born. It is an accurate depiction of young girl's a trip to the Market with her Mother. I have been buying books about Haiti & Haitian Culture in order to preserve his Haitian Culture and to preserve his memories of Haiti. He was 10 when he came to us. We have used this book and others to open up discussions about what his life was like in Haiti. Our entire family has enjoyed this book!

Having just visited Deschappelles ,Haiti, for the first time, I can attest to this story of a little girl's day, with her mother, going to market, as charming and true to life there. The watercolor drawings accompanying the story are colorful and well done. I read it to my grandchildren upon my return, and they loved it.

I absolutely love this book. I purchased this book with hopes of giving my children an idea of what life is like in Haiti. I was raised in the United States, but always heard stories from my mother and uncle how wonderful life is for children in Haiti. I read this story to my kids often, and now that my son is old enought to read on his own, he reads it alone. The colors are bright and the the language is simple enough for children to understand.

We have not personally adopted from Haiti, but know some Haitians who have been adopted into our community. This book is a positive, beautiful book that shows a bit of what Haiti is like without dwelling on or highlighting any negatives. My 3 1/2 year old daughter already enjoys it, and it is one we will be able to come back to through the years and get more and more out of it. Beautifully made, cute and simple story of a market day and tap-tap ride. Tasteful window into a different culture.

This is an easy to read book which I have read to Kindergarteners and First Graders many times. It helps children to understand how poor Haitian villagers live. Great purchase.