J is for Jamaica (World Alphabets) - Softcover

Zephaniah, Benjamin

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Synopsis

From Cricket to Pumpkin, from Hummingbird to Yam - this is a photographic alphabet showing Jamaica in all its colourful diversity. In vibrant rhyming verse, Benjamin Zephaniah explores some of the sights, sounds and tastes of Jamaica, from the bustling capital of Kingston, to the peaceful and serene Blue Mountain. A perfect way to introduce children to this small and beautiful Caribbean island with a big heart.

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About the Author

Benjamin Zephaniah is the author of many books including J is for Jamaica and We are Britain for Frances Lincoln. He is one of Britain's best-known poets for both adults and children and is highly popular as a performer and broadcaster. 

PRODEEPTA DAS was born in Cuttack, in eastern India. He is a freelance photographer and author whose pictures have been published in over 20 children's books. In 1991 Inside India, which he also wrote, won the Commonwealth Photographer's Award. Prodeepta's books for Frances Lincoln are P is for Pakistan, Prita Goes to India, K is for Korea, We are Britain!, Geeta's Day, I is for India, J is for Jamaica, Kamal Goes to Trinidad, P is for Poland, T is for Turkey, S is for South Africa, R is for Russiaand B is for Bangladesh. Prodeepta lives in London.'

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Mm is for Markets - here things are bought and sold.

The vegetables are very fresh and lovely to behold.

The sellers sing their bargains and the buyers pay the price,

And even if you do not buy, just going can be nice.

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ISBN 10:  1845074017 ISBN 13:  9781845074012
Publisher: Lincoln Children's Books, 2006
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