Kallaloo!
A Caribbean Tale
by David Gershator
Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
An elderly woman shares a magical shell that can create a delicious pot of kallaloo, a flavorful Caribbean stew, inspiring the whole village to come together and share their ingredients. This lively tale blends tradition and community spirit with a touch of magic and plenty of tasty fun. Children will enjoy the colorful characters and the warm message about sharing and cooperation.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFamilyFoodCommunityFolktale
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0761451102
- Publisher
- Cavendish Square Publishing
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 972
Genres
Caribbean Area
Subjects
Soups -- Fiction.Caribbean Area -- Fiction.SoupsFictionJuvenile fictionPeople & Places - Central & South AmericaPreschool Picture Story BooksChildren's Books/Ages 4-8 FictionChildren: KindergartenPeople & Places - United States - African-AmericanFairy Tales & Folklore - Country/Ethnic-GeneralCaribbean Area
Places
Caribbean Area