haiti

Describes how the culture of Haiti is reflected in its many festivals, including Carnival, Feast of St. Andrew, and Independence Day.

Retells a Haitian folktale in which Coucou the owl hides his face from the light of day because he believes himself to be ugly, and Rouge the rooster tries to trick him into leaving his true love Drina the swallow.

As governmental brutality and poverty become unbearable, Paulie joins with others in her small Haitian village to help her uncle secretly build a boat they will use to try to escape to the United States.

Traces the history of the United Nations Children's Fund from its creation in 1956 as a special agency to help children in postwar Europe to the early twenty-first century, describing how the organization works to make the world a better place.

A collection of folktales gathered by the author in Haiti with comments on Haitian folklore.

Examines the history of Haiti's ethnic conflict and its continuing effect on the people of that country.

After much coaching, Bouki wins the prize for dancing the king's secret dance but is then outwitted by his sneaky friend.

A young boy finds hope when he is given an old soccer ball to play with in the wake of Haiti's devastating earthquake.

Discusses the festivals and holidays of Haiti and how the songs, foods, and traditions associated with these celebrations reflect the culture of the people.

A small goat finds that the banjo given to her by a little tiger protects her from harm in an unexpected way.