The Selfish Crocodile
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A contemporary classic in which a very selfish crocodile sees the error of his way.
Faustin Charles Books
Faustin Charles crafts vivid narratives that delve into the rich tapestry of Caribbean culture, myths, and folktales. His prose masterfully blends European and African influences, exploring the interplay of the bizarre and the beautiful, the grotesque and the sinister. Charles's work is celebrated for its ability to articulate the 'climate of the heart' unique to the West Indies, conveying profound emotions with clarity and delicacy. He has published collections of poetry and novels, and has also built a successful career writing for children.
A VERY selfish crocodile is causing trouble in the river and the other forest animals are too scared to stand up to him.But one day, the selfish crocodile has a problem that he can 't fix on his own. Will the other animals help him solve his snappy dilemma' Celebrate twenty years of this classic story about friendship,bravery and learning to share, brought to life with bright, bold illustrations.
Under the Storyteller's Spell
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A collection of 18 folk tales which features stories from each of the main Caribbean countries. Each story is told by a writer from each country, thereby covering the English, Dutch, French and Spanish-speaking traditions.
A large, snappy crocodile shouts a selfish message every morning, leaving the forest animals confused. However, a little mouse discovers a solution to their problem. The book includes colorful illustrations of the forest creatures.
The Selfish Crocodile. Das sehr unfreundliche Krokodil, englische Ausgabe
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A contemporary classic in which a very selfish crocodile sees the error of his ways.
The Man Who Loved Stephen King
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
An ardent fan of Stephen King becomes immersed in his novels, experiencing a transformative journey through the fictional worlds. He questions why King lacks prestigious awards and uncovers a conspiracy involving jealous literary figures who have kidnapped the author. Joined by companions from the stories, they traverse a magical realm filled with deceased poets and critics, ultimately embarking on a quest to rescue King from a blind literary establishment that fails to recognize his genius.
Children of the Morning: New and Selected Poems
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The collection showcases the poetry of Faustin Charles, a Trinidadian poet whose work reflects his diasporic identity and deep connection to Caribbean cultural heritage. With a blend of previously published and new poems, the volume delves into themes of separation and the forging of new connections. Focusing on youth, the poems convey a Blakean perspective on childhood, exploring innocence and experience, while addressing poignant issues such as racism, as seen in "Stephen's Song."
Wilkie and Bakoo
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Read Awhile is a series of graded stories and non-fiction texts that have been written specifically for young children in the Caribbean. Read Awhile books also contain questions, activities and other materials designed to improve children's reading skills and vocabulary.
Monkeys, frogs, butterflies and birds make a brilliant first-word adventure - with exuberant illustrations to hook in young readers.
In this collection, Faustin Charles has taken well-known and much-loved nursery rhymes and given them a very special animal twist. Michael Terry's energetic illustrations match the character and bounce of the rhymes, and the book is accompanied by a CD of Faustin Charles narrating them, with lots of amazing animal sounds and noises.
