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Overview
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+
Rosy's mother remembers the pleasures of her childhood in Jamaica and the very special dolls she used to play with.
Synopsis
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+
Children's Literature
A mother tells her daughter the simple stories of her Jamaican childhood. The poverty is not ignored, but life was not grim and the fun comes through. The full-color art give a real sense of the island. Widely reviewed and highly recommended.