- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Frances Lincoln - PGW; 1 edition (May 4 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1845074017
- ISBN-13: 978-1845074012
- Product Dimensions: 22.3 x 27.5 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 358 g
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Kindergarten-Grade 2—An alphabetical introduction to the island. From ackee, Blue Mountain, and cricket to ugli fruit, veranda, and waterlilies, readers learn of some of Jamaica's flora, fauna, and familiar sights. The text is limited to four lines of verse for each entry and lacks in-depth information. The vivid, colorful photographs do much more to help readers visualize this tropical nation.—Margaret R. Tassia, Millersville University, PA
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This book is an enchanting way of introducing children to this beautiful Caribbean island, as well as sharing in Benjamin Zephaniah's passion for poetry. Prodeepta Das's photographs add authenticity and atmosphere to the book ... Books for Keeps The striking coloured photographs on each page breathe meaning into the diversity of Jamaican life and contrast vividly the sometimes drab existence we have in the UK. Not only in the bright colours but in the attitudes to life, which is for living, and love, which is for everyone Carousel ... beautifully vibrant photographs ... What makes this different from similar books, and therefore special for me, is that Benjamin doesn't stick to the usual touristy sights but shows us the zinc roofs of the downtown shanty towns in Kingston, the hair plaiting and the gatherings on the veranda, which are so much a part of life at the heart of the island. A lovely introduction to Jamaica for children -- Val Bloom Junior Education
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Happy mom, Aug 27 2008
By J. Henry "happy mama" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: J is for Jamaica (Hardcover)
This book is wonderful. My husband and I go to Jamaica every two years and plan to take our kids someday. In the meantime this is a great way of introducing them to the cultures and sites of this great country. The pictures are great. I love the honesty and the hopefulness of the rhymes. I would highly recommend this to those who have been to Jamaica as well as those who have not.
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beautiful pictures, April 24 2012
By Raquel Lee "Raquel" - Published on Amazon.com
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This book had beautiful pictures, but the rhymes felt a bit forced in parts. I enjoyed sharing it with my 5-y-o son.
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So glad I found this book., Dec 20 2011
By Cmill - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: J Is for Jamaica (Paperback)
So happy I found this book, so I can continue to expose my 4yr old daughter to the Jamaican part of her heritage. Very real, vivid pictures of all of the things she was used to seeing when we were there. I would recommend this book for any child.
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