Kallaloo! A Caribbean Tale Paperback – Unabridged, June 27, 2015

My students and I read several stone soup stories from different cultures and this was our favorite! It has the recipe in the back, we made it and tried it out.

It’s challenging to find good children’s stories and picture books which are set in the Caribbean.The authors lived in the USVI for a time, and reference local dialect, food and culture. But, I think that people from other parts of the English speaking Caribbean will find much to relate to, abs the book is still accessible to people who are not from that part of the world.Callaloo is common to many island nations, and fungi is called by different names in other places (it’s known as cou cou in Trinidad, for instance).I simply loved this reimagining of an old children’s story, Granny, and the other characters. Recommend highly, and without reservation.

I'm a teacher and was ask to read to my son school in the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas tomorrow. I choose a book were children will be able to relate to as well as we are going into Carnival and Kallaloo is one of the popular dishes cook during this time. This book is excellent.

I love this book and so did my class! They loved learning about the food from the Caribbean culture and loved making connections to the original folk tale Stone Soup. The colors and illustrations are very eye catching as well!

My students loved the Caribbean twist Stone Soup. They enjoyed comparing and contrasting it to the book it was inspired by. Even after our state testing they were quiet and attentive.

Very cute book for children. Great illustrations

Kallaloo was in great condition. This book was sent to Jamaica as part of a literacy project. This Caribbean take on the book "Stone soup" is done in Jamaican speak with terrific humour.

I'm the illustrator of this book and would like to share the following reviews:Children's Literature - Sylvia FirthThe folk tale of making soup from stones or "nothing" is found in many cultures. This version, set in the Caribbean, is vibrant, funny and clever. Poor Granny is very hungry but has no food or money. When fishing proves unsuccessful, she decides to use a shell as the basis for a pot of soup. At the outdoor market, Granny ingeniously manages to get everyone to contribute something to the soup by convincing them that her shell has magical powers. After the addition of the last ingredient, fungee, the crowd gleefully enjoys the free soup and gives a resounding cheer for Granny and her wonderful kallaloo. The strong, lively illustrations have the feel of the Caribbean and are a first-class addition to the story. As an added bonus, instructions for making kallaloo, either for a crowd or just two, are included on the last page. 2005, Marshall Cavendish, Ages 4 to 8.School Library JournalPreS-Gr 3-"`Lunchtime,' said Granny, `and me belly bawling.' But her cupboard was bare." So begins this West Indian version of the ever-popular "Stone Soup." In lilting language, Granny and her hungry stomach have a conversation about what they are going to do as she sits fishing, but not catching anything. Then she comes upon a shell and decides to make soup with it. She runs to the Market Square crying, `"I find it!'" Of course, everyone is curious, especially when she declares that the shell can make soup, and if someone brings her a pot of water, she'll prove it. As the people gather, they each contribute an ingredient until a big pot of savory kallaloo, a Caribbean gumbo, is ready to be shared by all. This humorous tale can be enjoyed alone, but is well suited to reading aloud. Greenseid's bright and vibrant acrylic illustrations are a perfect interpretation of the text and bring the setting to life. A well-written, engaging, and gentle story about sharing and the power of working together to achieve a goal.