THE PARROT WHO FOUND A PIRATE AND OTHER STORIES

About the Book

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’.

About the Author

Jerome Teelucksingh is from the Caribbean. He has published both fiction and non-fiction that appeal to persons of diverse backgrounds. Teelucksingh has published his fiction in journals, magazines and newspapers. He is a prolific writer who explores the Caribbean and beyond. This writer has the ability to understand the dynamics of a changing world. Teelucksingh represents one of the emerging literary voices who constantly transform the boundaries of fiction.