Presents the geography, history, economy, cities and communities, and people and culture of Trinidad and Tobago. Includes recipes, related projects, and a calendar of festivals.
Ricki is looking forward to Divali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, but he is also waiting for the rose bush his grandfather planted to bloom because it is supposed to be the color of the Divali.
Rosie's preparations for Christmas on the island of Trinidad include picking red petals for the sorrel drink, mixing up the black currant cake, and singing along with the parang band.
When he goes to visit his grandparents and his cousin, Lennox, on the island of Tobago, Gregory misses home at first, but as he gets to know both the island ways and his relatives, Gregory begins to enjoy himself.
