Other editions of book The Chalk Doll

Rose has a cold. And while Mother tucks her in for a nap, she tells Rose about growing up in Jamaica. She describes how she clickety clacked to school on mango heels and made a rag doll because she couldn't afford a store–bought chalk doll. And Rose knows she'll feel much better once she makes her own rag doll, too. Ages 5+

While Mother tucks her in for a nap, she tells Rose about growing up in Jamaica. Too poor to have a store-bought chalk doll, Mother describes the wonderful times she had making her own fun. The cozy dialogue between mother and daughter and the exuberant paintings create a lyrical portrait of the unique joys of a Jamaican childhood. Full color.

Rosy's mother remembers the pleasures of her childhood in Jamaica and the very special dolls she used to play with.

Rosy's mother remembers the pleasures of her childhood in Jamaica and the very special dolls she used to play with.

A Jamaican mother describes to her daughter, Rose, all the things that she made when she was young and growing up in Jamaica. Woven into the delightful story of a mother & daughter's bedtime conversation, are the Jamaican heritage stories of clalk dolls, rag dolls, birthday parties, and dressing up.

Rosy's mother remembers the pleasures of her childhood in Jamaica and the very special rag doll she used to play with.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Rosy's mother remembers the pleasures of her childhood in Jamaica and the very special rag doll she used to play with.

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