Tap-Tap

Zusatztext "After helping her mother sell fruit all day in the hot marketplace, Sasifi uses her newly earned coins for a coveted ride home in a tap-tap, a Haitian jitney. . . . The smoothly written text is enhanced by beautiful watercolor paintings, done in the tranquil and shimmering hues of the Caribbean, that capture the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and textures of the vibrant Haitian countryside and its distinctive populace. A satisfying journey." Booklist, ALA "Add this simple story about Haiti to the growing list of high-quality picture books set in the Caribbean." Kirkus Reviews "Lively storytelling and illustrations . . . There are many humorous moments in this sweet slice-of-life story; its brisk pace will keep youngsters engaged." School Library Journal Informationen zum Autor Catherine Stock, known for her sensitive paintings, has illustrated many books for children, including several for Clarion. She divides her time between Rignac, France, and New York City. Klappentext Sasifi longs to ride a tap-tap, a truck that carries passengers and their belongings in rural Haiti. Zusammenfassung Sasifi longs to ride a tap-tap, a truck that carries passengers and their belongings in rural Haiti.

Product details

• Authors: Karen L. Williams, Karen Lynn Williams
• Assisted by: Catherine Stock (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.09.1995
• EAN: 9780395720868
• ISBN: 978-0-395-72086-8
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 229 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Caribbean islands, Latin America – Mexico, Central America, South America, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Relating to Latin / Hispanic American people, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / New Baby, JUVENILE FICTION: Transportation / Cars & Trucks, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism, JUVENILE FICTION: Concepts / Money, JUVENILE FICTION: Diversity & Multicultural, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Strangers, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Hispanic & Latino