Books published by publisher Tamarind Press

Life on the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat was postcard perfect, with year-round sunshine, cooling breezes, lush vegetation, sparkling seas, and a flourishing tourist industry. That was until 18th July 1995 when the island's volcano erupted after 400 years, bringing over 20 years of danger and uncertainty. Plenty Mango tells the island's story through the eyes of Sarah Dickinson who, with her architect husband, followed a dream to build luxury Caribbean-style villas on Montserrat. They only needed to build one more house to break even, only to have their plans shattered by the volcano. Plenty Mango is an intimate portrait of an island's peoples, such as Cynthia, the Honey Lady, Moose and his "honesty" bar, Sir George Martin and his Air Studios, the tiler who brews his very own mango 'poteen', Victor's garage that sells Bibles alongside brake pads, and the goat herd who heard the mountain "'groanin" many months before the volcano blew. We meet some of the ex-pats who love to party, with the excuse, "Hell, it's six o'clock somewhere in the world." "Jumbie" ghosts are everywhere, as are the Masquerade dancers whose vibrant costumes and heady rhythms take you back in time. You'll join in the St. Patrick's Day week-long festival, celebrating the island's Irish roots and follow the giant speakers leading the "jump up", Despite the hardship and uncertainty, Montserratians remain optimistic and undefeated. They never say "goodbye", only'Il go to come back.

Life on the tiny Caribbean island of MONTSERRAT was picture postcard perfect, with year-round sunshine, cooling breezes, lush vegetation, sparkling seas and a flourishing tourist industry.That was until 18th July 1995 when the island's volcano erupted after FOUR HUNDRED YEARS, bringing over twenty years of danger and uncertainty.PLENTY MANGO tells the island's story through the eyes of SARAH DICKINSON who, with her architect husband, followed a dream to build luxury Caribbean-style villas on Montserrat. They only needed to build one more house to break even, only to have their plans shattered by the volcano.PLENTY MANGO is an intimate portrait of an island's peoples, such as Cynthia, the Honey Lady, Moose and his 'honesty' bar, Sir George Martin and his Air Studios, the tiler who brews his very own mango 'poteen', Victor's garage that sells Bibles alongside brake pads, and the goat herd who heard the mountain 'groanin'' many months before the volcano blew. We meet some of the ex-pats who love to party, with the excuse "hell, it's six o'clock somewhere in the world." 'Jumbie' ghosts are everywhere, as are the Masquerade dancers whose vibrant costumes and heady rhythms take you back in time. You'll join in the St. Patrick's Day week-long festival, celebrating the island's Irish roots and follow the giant speakers leading the 'jump up',Despite the hardship and uncertainty, Montserratians remain optimistic and undefeated. They never say 'goodbye', only'I go to come back.'.

According to legend, Bald Head Island, North Carolina, was a favorite stop for olden-day pirates. If the rumors are true, pirates even buried a treasure or two on the island’s sandy shores. For years, people have searched for those scurvy dogs’ lost booty.Bennett and Lola are dogs, but they sure aren’t scurvy. They’re Chihuahuas who live a hilarious double life: pampered pets that dabble in solving mysteries. They’ve made a new friend, Bonnie, the young girl tasked with looking after them. When the dogs and Bonnie help rescue a pod of beached dolphins, they meet a fisherman who shows them the “pirate verses,” an old set of clues about the buried treasure’s location. They then join forces with twelve-year-old Jordy to find the loot. Unfortunately, the dogs and kids aren’t the only ones seeking the treasure. Pell, the selfish descendant of pirates himself, will stop at nothing to get the gold. But when Pell’s greed gets everyone into hot water, Bonnie, Jordy, and the pups must rely on other animal friends from the sea and sky for help. Where Dolphins Dive is a middle-grade fantasy adventure that’s full of laughs, thrills, and North Carolina history.

What can you find on a trek through the jungle? You would be surprised at all the wonders that are there to be discovered. From beautiful and rare plants and animals to lush, green, gigantic trees; and of course there’s Elmer the elephant. Life in the jungle was idyllic and carefree for Elmer that is until, he came up on those crazy humans his mother had warned him about. Now, because of one silly mistake, he is forced, along with his new friends, Kozuma and Boy, to go on an exciting but dangerous journey to escape the grips of the humans and re-join the herd.Join Elmer and friends as they encounter and overcome trials on their search for food and rest through the jungle; from going head to head with the buffalo for water holes to jumping from rooftops. The characters and situations will make you laugh and cry in the same breath as they show you that in this jungle, there is never a dull moment.

Mummy's tummy is growing round -- the new baby's coming. What will I do, I wonder, to welcome the new baby?As the seasons pass, Emma makes her own song from the sounds she hears, all to share with her new little brother when he finally arrives. This sweet, lyrical story is a celebration of sounds and seasons, nature and family. A beautiful, reassuring book, perfect for any child preparing for a new little sister or brother.

Sammy's grandma helps him learn to fly in this affectionate portrait of a multicultural extended family, with all-new illustrations Sammy dreams of flying. His older siblings are going on a school trip to an airplane museum, but Sammy is too small to go. Then Grandma plans a magical day out just for Sammy. This empowering story for very young children who are often "too small" to take part contains beautiful illustrations of flight, including a spread of London from above.