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1. Agard, J. (1989). The calypso alphabet. New York: Henry Holt & Co., Inc.

Abstract:
This ABC book shares Caribbean vocabulary in a rhyming fashion. Each page is rich with foods such as okra, roti, sugarcane and yams.

Abstract provided by Allison Bucci, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Author's Note] [Caribbean] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Rhyme] [Sequence]

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2. Bloom, Valerie (1992). Fruits: A caribbean counting poem. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Counting fruit can be fun, especially if you get to eat it when you're done!From half a pawpaw to ten bananas, these two sisters count it all. They forget one thing though -- eating too much can make you sick!

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Caribbean] [Counting] [Culture] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Language] [Nutrition] [Overeating] [Parents] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Smell] [Taste] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Chambers, Catherine (2000). Disasters in nature: Hurricanes. Chicago: Heinemann Library.

Abstract:
This informational text takes you inside a hurricane with questions of what? where? why? and when? to explain hurricane zones around the earth. Explains rain, wind, and air pressure of hurricanes. Global warming, storm tracking, and prediction problems are discussed for hurricanes and tornadoes. Learn how technology and the natural world alert us about upcoming storms.

Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Australia] [Bangladesh] [Belize] [Careers] [Caribbean] [Change] [Comparisons] [Cyclone] [Destruction] [Disasters] [History] [Hurricane] [India] [Island] [Jamaica] [Japan] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Netherlands] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Photograph] [Prediction] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Science] [Sequence] [Storm] [Technology] [Temperature] [Tornado] [Typhoon] [Weather]

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4. Dooley, Norah (1991). Everybody cooks rice. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Carrie's mom sends her out looking for her little brother at dinner time. While she is looking, she stops at many of her neighbors' houses and tries their cultural dinners made with rice

Abstract provided by Kelley Chupka, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Caribbean] [Chinese] [Community] [Family] [Food] [Haitian] [Indian] [Italian] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Puerto Rican] [Taste] [Vietnamese]

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5. Joseph, Lynn (1998). Jump up time: A trinidad carnival story. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
The Trinidad carnival is coming up and Lily's sister Christine is getting all the attention from her family over her hummingbird costume. Lily wishes that she could wear a fancy costume and jump up at the children's carnival too. When the big day comes, Lily helps Christine have courage to go up on the stage.

Abstract provided by Julie Ivan, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Attention] [Birds] [Caribbean] [Carnival] [Celebration] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Hummingbird] [Jealousy] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Preparation] [Presentation] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Song] [Trinidad] [Verbal Communication]

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6. Lessac, Frane (1989). Caribbean alphabet. New York: Tambourine Books.

Abstract:
Come and take a trip through the Caribbean with the letters of the alphabet. Experience the different animals, foods, music, games, and landmarks of the Caribbean. The cultures and lifestyles of the people in the Caribbean are explained and pictured through this alphabetical adventure.

Abstract provided by Amy Brumbaugh, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alphabet] [Amphibians] [Beliefs] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Caribbean] [Celebration] [Clothing] [Fishing] [Food] [Frog] [Indonesian] [Island] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [School] [Transportation]

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7. Wells, Rosemary (1998). Yoko. New York: Hyperion.

Abstract:
When Yoko brings sushi for lunch at school, everyone makes fun of her and calls her weird. However, her teacher comes through with a plan to involve the students in learning about international foods. Will anyone try the sushi?

Abstract provided by Julie Gates, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Caribbean] [Cat] [Dog] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Irish] [Japanese] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Sadness] [School] [Song] [Teasing]

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