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Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Grade 1 Up-This Caribbean alphabet book is filled with fascinating facts about Carnival. Each page, bordered by bright yellow, is devoted to one letter, and the sentence underneath the scenario, as well as the illustration itself, includes several words beginning with that letter. The artwork fills the pages with color and movement, and a two-page section at the end gives a brief explanation of what's going on in each picture. Another key lists the objects to find on each page. For those totally unfamiliar with West-Indian Carnival traditions, the alphabet format is not conducive to a clearly organized exposition of this special cultural festival. Facts are scattered at random and sometimes hard to relate to one another, and there are many unfamiliar words or usages to master. However, the book does offer myriad facts about this celebration and should be useful for additional multicultural material.
Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
Join us to jump up on J’ouvert morning! You are invited to Play Mas’ and enjoy a Caribbean Carnival. Whether you are taking part in Trinidad or Toronto, Barbados or Brooklyn, Carnival is a joyous chance to sing, dance, and celebrate life. Carnival is rooted in the French tradition of the Masquerade (Mas’), transformed by African, East Indian, and Spanish culture. Originally, Carnival took place just before the season of Lent. Now, Carnivals are held in places around the world at different times of the year. In this book, each vibrant painting presents a different aspect of Carnival. Detailed information about the celebrations makes it a useful resource as well as an opportunity to share in the fun. There is even a hidden letter to find in each painting.
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Grade 1 Up-This Caribbean alphabet book is filled with fascinating facts about Carnival. Each page, bordered by bright yellow, is devoted to one letter, and the sentence underneath the scenario, as well as the illustration itself, includes several words beginning with that letter. The artwork fills the pages with color and movement, and a two-page section at the end gives a brief explanation of what's going on in each picture. Another key lists the objects to find on each page. For those totally unfamiliar with West-Indian Carnival traditions, the alphabet format is not conducive to a clearly organized exposition of this special cultural festival. Facts are scattered at random and sometimes hard to relate to one another, and there are many unfamiliar words or usages to master. However, the book does offer myriad facts about this celebration and should be useful for additional multicultural material.
Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
Join us to jump up on J’ouvert morning! You are invited to Play Mas’ and enjoy a Caribbean Carnival. Whether you are taking part in Trinidad or Toronto, Barbados or Brooklyn, Carnival is a joyous chance to sing, dance, and celebrate life. Carnival is rooted in the French tradition of the Masquerade (Mas’), transformed by African, East Indian, and Spanish culture. Originally, Carnival took place just before the season of Lent. Now, Carnivals are held in places around the world at different times of the year. In this book, each vibrant painting presents a different aspect of Carnival. Detailed information about the celebrations makes it a useful resource as well as an opportunity to share in the fun. There is even a hidden letter to find in each painting.
See all Editorial Reviews