If you have a wild summer planned, or you have active children, remember music, the magical secret that has the power to calm savage beasts. For many children, reading has the same power. Pairing reading and music, creates a sure success for calming down frenetic days, and also creating fun on the days that grow dull.
Love can build a bridge.
Duranceau translates Judd's powerful words into concepts children can understand. And Judd's incredible tape adds to the picture and word riches. Primitive-style lllustrations by Alex Ayliffe show the beauties of island life as they picture the song's descriptions of the fun of calypso, cane cutting, casting nets, and carnival. You may remember this song, but if you don't the piano music and words are included. I have to admit, I wished for a tape or CD, but parents with, or without musical talents, will enjoy sharing the culture with their children.