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Faustin Charles

    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.

    The Man Who Loved Stephen King
    The Selfish Crocodile. Das sehr unfreundliche Krokodil, englische Ausgabe
    The Selfish Crocodile and Other Animals. Omnibus
    Under the Storyteller's Spell
    The Selfish Crocodile Anniversary Edition
    The Selfish Crocodile
    • 2019

      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.

      The Man Who Loved Stephen King
    • 2018

      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.

      The Selfish Crocodile Anniversary Edition
    • 2013

      Einst dachte das sehr unfreundliche Krokodil, dass es wunderbar allein zurechtkommt und niemanden braucht. Doch dann lernte es von der kleinen Maus, was Freundschaft bedeutet und wie schön es ist, Freunde zu haben... Nun lädt es Kinder ab 12 Monaten in seine lustige Welt der Tierstimmen ein.

      Das kleine Buch der Tierstimmen
    • 2013

      Einst dachte das sehr unfreundliche Krokodil, dass es wunderbar allein zurechtkommt und niemanden braucht. Doch dann lernte es von der kleinen Maus, was Freundschaft bedeutet und wie schön es ist, Freunde zu haben... Nun lädt es Kinder ab 12 Monaten in seine bunte Welt der Farben ein.

      Das kleine Buch der Farben
    • 2012

      Monkeys, frogs, butterflies and birds make a brilliant first-word adventure - with exuberant illustrations to hook in young readers.

      The Selfish Crocodile. Book of Words
    • 2012

      Schmetterlinge, Affen, Frösche und Vögel nehmen die kleinen Leser mit auf eine bunte Wort-Safari. Die lebendigen Illustrationen schaffen ein Wort-Wunderland und lassen die Neugier sprudeln.

      Das kleine Buch der Wörter
    • 2012

      In der Gesellschaft des sehr unfreundlichen Krokodils wird die erste Begegnung mit den Zahlen zum vergnüglichen Streichelzoo! Von einem Krokodil zu zehn schelmischen Affen: Hier tummeln sich jede Menge quirliger Figuren, die gezählt werden wollen.

      Das kleine Buch der Zahlen
    • 2011
    • 2009

      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.

      The Selfish Crocodile Book of Nursery Rhymes
    • 2008

      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."

      Children of the Morning: New and Selected Poems