Musical activities and Listening Guide!
Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees
An enchanting collection of 12 traditional songs that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of West Africa and the Caribbean.
Stories about children playing in the schoolyard, sisters braiding each other’s hair at the beach, and parents dancing and singing late into the night mesh together thanks to the music.
Discover nursery rhymes from Gabon, lullabies from Cape Verde, rumbas from the Congo, work songs from Jamaica – in more than thirteen languages!
Lyrics appear transcribed in their original language and translated to English followed by a world map and extensive notes describing the cultural background of each song. The book also includes a QR code to access the songs online.
Find out more with this fun Activity Pack & Listening Guide!
- Musical/movement activity ideas and games
- West African & Caribbean themed activities and learning
- Drawing
- Wordsearch
How about borrowing this book from the library for your Summer Reading Challenge?
Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees is part of the Marvellous Makers Book Collection.
