Bøker av Al Campbell

Jade and her twin brother Jamal live on the beautiful tropical island of Jamaica. One morning the siblings draw pictures of a dozen gorgeous Jamaican birds. Read and enjoy this captivating story of art and nature appreciation. Learn about wonderful Jamaican birds, their amazing colours, scientific names, the sounds they make, and so much more. Also admire the many wonderful and enchanting avian illustrations. This storybook is perfect for early readers who are curious about birds and nature. Read and learn about unique Jamaican birds. Trace, draw, and colour the plumage of birds. Here is a fun way to learn common and scientific names. Read together and encourage child participation.

Rollie Rose loves food and one day she discovers the joy of eating delicious chicken patties. "Yummy, yummy!" says Rollie Rose. Join Rollie Rose and her family as together they find happiness in preparing and eating the special food they love. Children will delight in reading all about this tasty Jamaican treat. Read and enjoy this fun-filled Rollie Rose story, admire the wonderful illustrations, and learn how a family can share special moments. This storybook is perfect for early readers.

"Come; let''s play a game of dandy shandy! / Let''s throw the juice box and find out who can dodge and leap out of its way!" Join Rollie Rose and friends at recess as they play a game of dandy shandy. Children will delight in reading about this exciting traditional Jamaican outdoor game. Read and enjoy this fun-filled Rollie Rose story, marvel at the lively illustrations, and learn how friends can share special moments. This storybook is perfect for early readers.

"This is the story of when Kiddy was home alone. / On that fateful day the goat wandered and roamed." Go along with Kiddy on her crazy adventures as she enters Boysie''s home and wreaks havoc everywhere. The naughty she-goat makes a mess in the kitchen, plays dress-up, takes a bath and gets into some really BIG trouble! Find out about Kiddy''s many calamities on that eventful day. Read and learn simple rhymes, as well as admire the amusing and charming illustrations. This storybook is perfect for early readers.

Cherry Berry sneaks out of her home and runs into a forest to find the "pot of gold" at the end of a rainbow. Find out what happens next as Yohan chases his little sister and tries to save her from dangers lurking in the forest. Read and enjoy this adventurous Cherry Berry story, admire the enchanting illustrations, and learn more about one of nature''s most amazing wonders beautiful multi-coloured rainbows! This storybook is perfect for early readers.

Lydia is mistreated and unhappy at home until one day she goes to fetch water at the river and meets Timbo Limbo. Find out what happens next as Lydia and Timbo Limbo discover a rare happiness together in this lonely world. Read and enjoy this retelling of a traditional Jamaican story, admire the captivating illustrations, and learn more about one of history''s most enduring myths the origin of certain underwater life! This storybook is for early readers.

"Cry, cry baby, / Moonshine darling, / Take off your shoes, / And go to bed!" Join in the big fun with Rollie Rose and friends as they celebrate her birthday and play an exciting Jamaican night-time game. Children will delight in reading about how to make a moonshine darling, as well as learn how to turn a bad thing into a good result! Read and enjoy this cheerful Rollie Rose story of treasuring one''s cultural heritage, as well as admire the charming illustrations. This storybook is perfect for early readers.

"Charlie, get up! Get up with the rising sun!" Join Charlie and his mother as they pick and count one dozen papayas. Along the way they also discover many different uses for the delicious fruit. Enjoy this heart-warming story that has been adapted from a traditional Jamaican song. Enjoy counting the papayas. This is a fun way to learn how to count. Also it''s an easy way to read and learn division. Discover different uses for papayas. Read together and encourage child participation. This storybook is perfect for early readers.

Kinpuppalick! Say what? What''s that? Children will delight in reading about Kinpuppalick, the Jamaican word for somersaults. Say it, Kinpuppalick! Join Rollie Rose as she enjoys doing amazing somersaults. She loves to do body flips but only when she gets a new friend does she discover another word for her fun activity -- Kinpuppalick! Read and enjoy this rollicking Rollie Rose story of true friendship and carefree fun that''s perfect for early readers.

One rainy day Brother Anansi is walking through the forest when he sees a peculiar-looking rock. The rock is covered with moss and something interesting happens whenever anyone says, "Isn''t this a strange moss-covered rock?" Find out what happens next in this exciting and hilarious Anansi adventure, as one after the other, the sly spider man invites Brother Tiger, Monkey, Nanka the snake, Artib the fruit bat, and Rabbit to walk with him through the forest and marvel at the strange moss-covered rock. Read and enjoy this traditional Anansi story and admire the wonderful illustrations, as well as find out how one of the animals is finally able to outsmart the crafty spider man. This storybook is full of fun for young readers.

One afternoon Cherry and her brother Yohan, are at home when the ground beneath them starts to rumble. The children are inside the house and their mother is outside. Find out what happens next as Cherry, Yohan, and their mother must think fast and quickly do many smart things to survive the sudden shaking of the earthquake shock. Read this thrilling Cherry Berry story, enjoy the remarkable illustrations, and learn some of the many things to do whenever an earthquake strikes.This storybook is perfect for early readers.

Rat Bat! Do you know him? Children will be curious to read about Rat Bat, a Jamaican fruit-eating bat, who goes out to forage after dusk. Join Pearlie as she listens to her brother Peter''s retelling of a traditional Taino tale about how Rat Bat found many faults with his looks. Rat Bat thought he was ugly because he didn''t like his pointy ears, long nose, and warty lips. The poor mammal wanted to be pretty like a bird. So what did Rat Bat do to improve his looks? Read and enjoy this mythical story about learning how to be content with what you have, as well as admire the charming illustrations, and understand why stealing is never a good thing to do. This storybook is perfect for early readers.

One morning three seabirds invite Brother Anansi to fly with them to Bird Cherry Island. He doesn''t have wings but they find a way for him to go alongwith them to pick delicious cherries. Find out what happens next in this lively and amusing Anansi adventure because on the island the cunning spider man also meets Crocodile, and of course, tries to trick the trusting reptile. Read and enjoy this traditional Anansi story, with an appearance by Crocodile''s loving wife, as well as a chance encounter with a couple of triggerfish. Also admire the magnificent illustrations, and discover how the crafty spider man is once again able to survive against all the odds. This storybook is chock-full of fun for young readers.

One morning Cherry Berry wakes up to discover that a hurricane is headed for her tropical island home. She must help her family prepare for the big storm. Find out what happens next as Cherry and her older brother Yohan do many things inside and outside the house to get ready. Read and enjoy this Cherry Berry story, marvel at the beautiful illustrations, and learn some of the simple things to do around the home before a hurricane hits. This storybook is perfect for early readers.

One morning Lisa and Una are walking to school when they see two birds in a tree. What kind of birds do they see? They see pretty yellow Auntie Katies. Find out what happens next as the sisters marvel at the wonderful birds, and eventually witness a tragedy. Read and enjoy this moving story about amazing things in our environment, admire the charming illustrations, and learn why even birds can teach us valuable lessons to help us to live better lives. This storybook is perfect for young readers.

Patoo! Who''s that? You don''t know Patoo? Children will be happy to read about Patoo, a lovable Jamaican name for owl. Join Pearlie as she listens to her brother Peter''s legendary tale about an old sleepy owl called Patoo. Read and enjoy this moving story about living in harmony with each other, as well as with our environment, admire the beautiful illustrations, and learn why we like to think that owls are wise. This storybook is perfect for early readers.

Mindaro is a young Yellow-billed Parrot who is afraid to fly. He walks everywhere and he also imagines all the bad things that could happen if he flies. Trod along with Mindaro through his tropical land as family members and friends are asked to help teach him how to fly. Read and enjoy this heart-warming story, admire the attractive illustrations, and learn how a little courage can help to overcome fears. This storybook is perfect for early readers.

"Once upon a time when Piggy was a swine, / she jumped over a clothesline and hurt her behind." Go along with little Piggy on her crazy adventures adapted from a traditional Jamaican rhyme. Read and learn simple rhymes, pig songs, pig nursery rhymes, and pig proverbs. This storybook is perfect for early readers.

"Mosquito one, mosquito two, / Mosquito jump in the hot callaloo!" Have fun with this Jamaican nursery rhyme, while also playing around with numbers. Learn about these tiny insects and how to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, the Chikungunya and Zika viruses. Play I-spy with my little eye'' on every page. Enjoy counting the mosquitoes. This story is a fun way to learn how to count. Read together and encourage child participation.

In this volume are thirty of Jamaica''s most-loved folk songs. These thirty folk songs have been sung over and over again to the never-ending delight of people, generation after generation. Here are children''s play songs, work songs, dance songs, satirical tales, and many more. All have delightful lyrics. All are for having fun. And all of them also capture the heart and soul of the Jamaican people''s cultural heritage. These folk songs are the true expressions of Jamaican character and customs. MOONSHINE TONIGHT/THERE IS A BROWN GIRL IN THE RING / JANE AND LOUISA / DIS LONG TIME GAL ME NEVER SEE YUH / UNDER THE COCONUT TREE / COME BACK LIZA / ROOKUMBINE / DAY OH! / DE RIVER BENG COME DOWN / BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON / HILL AN'' GULLY RIDE / DIP DEM BEDWARD / COLÓN MAN A COME / ME GO DOWN A MANUEL ROAD / COME WE GO DOWN A SOLAS MARKET / ME DONKEY WANT WATER / SAMMY DEAD OH! / JOHN CROW SAY HIM NAH WUK PAN SUNDAY / CHI-CHI BUD OH! / SLY MONGOOSE / BEFORE ME MARRIED / JUDY DROWNDED / BAD MIND PEOPLE / DE BUGGY BRUK / DRY-WEATHER HOUSE / DIP AN'' FALL BACK / MANGO TIME / ME COFFEE / MAN PIABA / CARRY ME ACKEE GO A LINSTEAD MARKET.

Set in an incredibly exciting period of history, a pacy debut, brimming with adventure and romance