The PARROT WHO FOUND A PIRATE AND OTHER STORIES: AND OTHER STORIES — Jerome Teelucksingh

This book contains eleven lively and original stories for children and teenagers. Each of the stories is based in a different part of the world. The stories provide valuable lessons for young people. In Curtis and the Ice-Cream the lessons of sharing and honesty are learned. Similarly, in Kit the Kite and The Rainbow who lost her colours the values of sharing and searching for perfection are emphasized. In The Parrot who found a Pirate readers will become aware of the flora and fauna of the Caribbean.





Young readers will appreciate the importance of tolerance and friendship in The Butterfly and the Bat whilst overcoming fears and gaining courage is the message of Billy the Basketball. Some of the amusing and funny stories include The Snails go to school and Louise likes leaves. Humility and wisdom can be found in the final story- Choosing a King.