Not a Copper Penny in Me House: Poems from the Caribbean

A collection of poems that portray one child's life in the Caribbean. The book gives a glimpse of some of the hardships and joyful adventures of a Caribbean childhood. The poems's descriptive passages and images are complemented by full colour paintings.

Frané Lessac

Monica Gunning

Pan/Macmillan

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Macmillan Children`s Books

A Shelter in Our Car

<p>Zettie and her Mama left their warm and comfortable home in Jamaica for an uncertain life in the United Sates. With Papa gone, Mama can't find a steady job that will sustain them and so they are forced to live in their car. But Mama's unwavering love, support, and gutsy determination give Zettie the confidence that, together, she and her mother can meet all challenges.Monica Gunning's moving and authentic story about homelessness in an American city was developed with the help of the Homeless Children s Network in San Francisco. Elaine Pedlar's strong and lively illustrations bring the story to life in vibrant chalk pastel."</p>

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Lee & Low Books

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