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Age Range
4 - 10
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2021-04-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 5th
ISBN
9781646861620
Lexile
570
Themes
holidays & celebrations

To Carnival!: A Celebration in Saint Lucia

Written by Baptiste Paul and Illustrated by Jana Glatt

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative tale of a girl’s journey to Carnival. When a series of unexpected delays disrupts her journey to the big parade, Melba must adjust both her expectations and her route to the festivities. Who will she meet and what will she learn along the way?

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Age Range
4 - 10
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2021-04-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 5th
ISBN
9781646861620
Lexile
570
Themes
holidays & celebrations
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