Tony Langham

This book is colorful, musical, informational and insect-full. It caught my daughter's attention in those many ways! I will never feel the same way towards a cockroach and a tarantula again. :)

A book full of facts about creepy crawlies of the Caribbean as well as the instruments in a typical calypso band. It is a book that opens the hearts and minds of children from all walks of life, focussing on themes that encourage independence of spirit, enthusiasm for learning and respect for the world's diversity.

This is another great story with personified stuffed animals. If you like teddy bears, you'll like Teddy Tum Tum. He is telling a story of a great river adventure to the other toys in the room. The plot is cute and will definitely keep a young reader engaged in the story. Teddy is shipwrecked, and from that moment on, encounters one conflict after another. This is a great read aloud book, because there are many opportunities to ask the question..."What do you think happens next?" or "What show more will Teddy Tum Tum do now?" The illustrations for this book are soft and realistic. They definitely enhance the text. There are some cute details in a few of the sketches. For example after Teddy Tum Tum catches his ear on a branch, the next picture shows Teddy with loose thread dangling from his ear, the correct ear by the way! Teddy Tum Tum is a fun read! show less

Great counting book, 1-10 bugs playing different instruments to perform a calypso beat.