{"product_id":"how-the-rivermaid-grew-her-tail-and-other-west-african-and-caribbean-myths-jessica-wilson-st-marks-friday-23rd-october","title":"How the Rivermaid Grew Her Tail and Other West African and Caribbean Myths- Jessica Wilson - St Mark's - Friday 23rd October","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are pre-ordering How the Rivermaid Grey Her Tail and Other West African and Caribbean Myths by Jessica Wilson, who your child will be meeting on Friday 23rd October. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhen ordering please use the notes section to write your child's full name and class. \u003c\/u\u003eThis will ensure your child receives their signed book on the day. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHow the Rivermaid Grew Her Tail and Other West African Myths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover a world of myths and magic in How the Rivermaid Grew Her Tail, a stunning anthology that celebrates the storytelling traditions of West Africa and the Caribbean.  Jessica Wilson gathers lyrical, interwoven folktales that have travelled across oceans and through time. From Nigeria and Ghana to Jamaica and the USA, these stories have gathered new colour and meaning along their journey. Each story is introduced with the country, people and traditions where the tale originates, making the collection both immersive and accessible for young readers, families and classrooms. Paired with Sophie Bass’s vibrant, symbolic illustrations, this anthology immerses readers in the colours, foods, landscapes and characters of West Africa and the Caribbean. Stories include: How Anansi Became King of All Stories (Ghana, Ivory Coast \u0026amp; Togo) How the Rivermaid Grew Her Tail (Jamaica) Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky (Nigeria)... and many more. Told through authentic voices, this book is created by author Jessica Wilson, who has Jamaican heritage, and illustrator Sophie Bass, who has Trinidadian heritage. With its cultural richness and celebration of ancestral heritage, this anthology creates a safe, joyful space for children to see themselves represented. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pickled Pepper Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62731788026243,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9544\/9177\/files\/9781836005551.jpg?v=1790871748","url":"https:\/\/www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk\/products\/how-the-rivermaid-grew-her-tail-and-other-west-african-and-caribbean-myths-jessica-wilson-st-marks-friday-23rd-october","provider":"Pickled Pepper Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}