Coomacka Island

Coomacka Island by Don P. Hooper Download PDF EPUB FB2

The book also includes a section at the end that covers fun facts and a glossary, this helps readers with definitions of the more difficult vocabulary words, and also brief descriptions of some of the people, places, and things readers unfamiliar with the Caribbean may not have previously been exposed to.

All in all, COOMACKA ISLAND ANANSI JR.5/5(6). COOMACKA ISLAND: The Story of Spider & Ant is the first in what promises to be a lengthy series of books which retell folktales that have been shared among generations of people throughout the Carribean.

In this book, Spider tricks his good friend Ant (and his brothers) into working all day retrieving water from a well on his behalf/5. Coomacka Island Aug Tomorrow is the launch of the kickstarter campaign for an exciting new children's book series written and created by The Daniels Kids - TDK -- The first book is called "Dolphins Don't Fit in a Fish Bowl"Followers: Introducing "Coomacka Island," a brand new series of storybooks from the children are drawn to the vivid pictures.

Older children find the stories fun to read and enjoy the educational value of learning new words and meaning behind the Swahili names.

Revisit the world of Coomacka Island as Anansi Jr., the great-great-great grandson of legendary trickster Anansi Spider, learns a lesson in true friendship. Coomacka Island is a mysterious uncharted island (meaning that you won't find this island on any map) in the Caribbean Sea.

I guess it depends on whether you think it being a continent overrides its island nature. Ditto, I suppose, large island states (though neither the UK nor Ireland are, as countries, exactly identical with the islands they're located on).

Ultimately it's up to you -- Coomacka Island book you think is. "Combine Afro-Caribbean folklore, Haitian Creole and Swahili, blend it to lyrical perfection, then add the unique island flavor that is Coomacka and the result is an educationally sound, morally uplifting, down right fun children's book that is a delightful read." - RJ McGill "book lover" (Tennessee, USA).

With Don P. Hooper, Hector Lincoln, Angel Ross. An animated children's series based on the popular children's book series, Coomacka Island by Don P. Hooper. Coomacka Island: Anansi Jr and the Mango Truck is the second story in the Coomacka Island Series. Coomacka Island: The Story of Spider & Ant is also available from Trafford Publishing.

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Island 2: Survival. Island 3: Escape. 2 Main characters. Charla Swann. The team that fascinated children with Coomacka Island: The Story of Spider & Ant is back with their second book, Coomacka Island: Anansi Jr. and the Mango Truck. The second book, also rich in values and morals, adds another layer of vividness to the mysterious fantasy island located deep in the heart of the Caribbean Sea.

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Book Island, Bristol, United Kingdom. 2, likes 1 talking about this. Publisher of picture books from around the world in English translation5/5(8). The inspiration for Coomacka Island originated shortly thereafter. Don and Darnel sought to expose the world to the wonders of the Caribbean by creating new folktales that could be passed down from generation to generation.

Darnel is a multimedia designer currently residing in Queens. Mercer Island is an amazing community to be a part of — the love and support you have shown us will never be forgotten.

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While this picture book might be disturbing for the very young, it is an allegory that can be /5. Revisit the world of Coomacka Island as Anansi Jr., the great-great-great grandson of legendary trickster Anansi Spider, learns a lesson in true friendship.

Coomacka Island is a mysterious uncharted island (meaning that you won't find this island on any map) Pages: An animated children's series based on the popular children's book series, Coomacka Island by Don P. Hooper. Synopsis. It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet.

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During a pre-premiere press screening, the show has received positive critical reception and is reportedly being eyed by foreign : Victoria Hislop.Free 2-day shipping. Buy Coomacka Island: Anansi Jr and the Mango Truck at nd: Don P Hooper.

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