New Releases by Trish Cooke

Set in a vibrant Caribbean landscape, this modern retelling of "Rapunzel" melds stunning art with a story inspired by tales of enslaved Africans following secret paths to freedom. Long, long ago in a village far, far away there grew a callaloo plant whose leaves made wishes come true. The villagers tenderly cared for their beloved callaloo, until one day, a greedy, selfish man wished to have the plant all to himself. In that village lived a husband and wife who desperately longed for a child, but without the callaloo to grant their wish, they remained childless. So when a wise old woman appeared from nowhere and told them how to find the plant, they bravely fought dragons and snakes until they reached the last remaining leaf, and their wish for a child finally came true. But as often happens in tales of magic, wishes are only the beginning . . . Creating a world of vivid Caribbean colors, Trish Cooke and Sophie Bass nurture and sow a contemporary retelling of "Rapunzel" sure to leave readers entranced. More about the practice of weaving patterns into cornrowed hair to function as maps leading to freedom can be found in a compelling note from the author.

Age range 3 to 6 Kiona and Mummy are playing catch! She keeps trying to catch things but has no joy. Luckily, mummy knows there is a very special something Kiona can catch...she can catch a kiss! This joyful picturebook captures the very special moments between parent and child. A critically acclaimed and heart-warming story brought to life by Ken Wilson-Max's bright and bold illustrations.

"Mamá y el pequeño miran por la ventana cuando llaman a la puerta... ¡Ding dong! ¿Quién será? Uno tras otro llegan familiares: los tíos, el primo, la abuela... Todos quieren jugar con el pequeño, porque todos lo quieren ¡mucho mucho! De pronto, Mamá dice: ¡Shhhh...! ¡Llaman a la puerta! y ahora... ¿Quién será?" --

A collection of favourite tales gathered from the many different islands of the Caribbean, one of the world's richest sources of traditional storytelling. From the very first Kingfisher to Anansi the Spider Man, these lively retellings full of humour and pathos, are beautifully retold by Trish Cooke. The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories further.

"Anansi wants everyone to listen to his stories and admire him, but he will have to complete three challenges before he is worthy."--Page 4 of cover

A retelling of an ancient Chinese story about a girl who pretends to be a man in order to join the army.

This cumulative story captures the joy of being a baby in a large, extended family.

Warm illustrations spice up this rhythmical ode to the joys of family and food — full, full, full of pleasures. For the youngest member of an exuberant extended family, Sunday dinner at Grannie’s can be full indeed — full of hugs and kisses, full of tasty dishes, full to the brim with happy faces, and full, full, full of love. With a special focus on the bond between little Jay Jay and his grannie, Trish Cooke introduces us to a gregarious family we are sure to want more, more, more of.

Hurricane Kieron and Rusharound Ria are always in a hurry. They never walk anywhere. They always run! They go zzzzooooommm, zigga zigga, yow, yow, yow, wheeeeeeee all day long! But when Hurricane Kieron falls over, he can't rush around any more. But with paints and brushes, can he find another way to make hurricanes instead? Even if it does involve sitting still... A delightful story about running around, sitting still, and the joys of both.

The changing nature of their apple tree, as it grows and goes through the seasons, reminds Leigh and Vin of their grandfather, who is gone but lives on in their memories.

Tante Béa, Oncle Tony, Mamie et Grand-Ma arrivent l'un après l'autre et font fête à l'irrésistible Petit Homme. Il passe de mains en mains comme un ballon, ce gros bébé joufflu. Ils sont nombreux dans la famille ou parmi le voisinage à vouloir lui manifester leur tendresse en le serrant très, très fort... Récit de randonnée.

Stapelverhaal waarin de diverse leden van een zwarte familie het kleinste kind met knuffels verwennen. Prentenboek met grote expressieve verf-illustraties in warme kleuren. Vanaf ca. 3,5 jaar.

Baby Thomas is jealous of the bigger kids until, with his father's help, he becomes bigger than everyone.

Mr. Pam Pam is an imaginative fellow who pays frequent visits to a young African American boy and his mother.

Baby Thomas is jealous of the bigger kids until, with his father's help, he becomes bigger than everyone.