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Created and Illustrated by
Serissa Rawlins
Hi! My Name is
I live in St.Kitts and Nevis, which is in the Caribbean. I am a young child just like you and some of my favourite things to do are telling stories and playing games with my friends. What are the things you like to do? My biggest dream is to be a Storyteller just like my Granny. I spend a lot of time at the Public Market with her. Because of this I have met a lot of people and made many new friends.
Zaelly -Rose! My Granny’s name is Elizabeth Claxton but everyone calls her either ‘Mama Miss’ or just ‘Miss’. I think that my Granny is one of the best Storytellers in the world! There is nothing better than listening to her recall days gone by, every Sunday evening. She told me that I should write down my own stories to make sure I don’t forget them and can share them with other children. And that is exactly what I did! I have lots of stories, but my favourites are about my closest friends; you will get to know them; Zsa-Zsa, Jendi, Kaya,Tali, Marlee and Piko...
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Hi, I’m Jendi! I am a 7 year old Frog from St. Kitts and Nevis. Locally I am known as a “Crappo” another way of saying, “Crapaud”, which is the French word for Frog. I can live both on Land and Underwater and I am very good at Jumping and Swimming. What makes me so Special?? I can make myself Invisible. The colourful splotches on my body can change so that I blend into my surroundings! It’s called Camouflage.
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My name is Piko and I am a Brown Pelican from St.Kitts and Nevis. One of my favourite hobbies is diving for Fish at the Bayfront. I love flying low over the Ocean and watching all of the sea creatures swimming underneath. I collect Shells and Pebbles that I hide at my secret spot on Booby Island. What makes me so Special?? Not only am I the National Bird of St.Kitts and Nevis, but my Beak has a special pocket where I store all the Treasures I find on a daily basis.
Miss’ Mark
Hi my name is Zsa-Zsa and I am a 5 year old Honey Bee living in St.Kitts and Nevis. I love String Band Music and I am starting a Band with my friends. When I’m not busy finding the best Flowers, and collecting Nectar to use for Honey making, I enjoy giving Island Tours. What makes me so Special?? Well, my Stinger is also a detachable Telescope, which definitely helps me to find the sweetest, prettiest and most colourful flowers on the island.
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I’m Kaya the Donkey, and I live in the twin island Federation of St.Kitts and Nevis. I love Running fast and Racing with my friends. I’m going to be the first Donkey to ever win a Horse Race at the Indian Castle Race Tracks, in Nevis. What makes me so Special?? I know every hidden Road and Path on the islands and can always find the Shortest Route to anywhere.
Miss’ Mark
My name is Marlee the Monkey and I live in St.Kitts and Nevis. I usually hang out in the hills of Nevis Peak or Mount Liamuiga but I also love relaxing in the Acacia (Kusha) or Mango Trees in the Lower Woodlands on either island. I’m very good at Climbing, and I practise Flipping and Leaping everyday, because I am going to be a Gymnast when I get older. What makes me so Special?? I can climb to the very top of any Tree! My tail is also a Lasso that I use to swing through tree branches; It’s like having an extra Arm!
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Hello! I’m Tali! I am a 6 year old Green Turtle and I was hatched on the sands of Frigate Bay, in St.Kitts and Nevis. I love being underwater, Diving for Shells and exploring the Coral Reefs that frame our Coastlines. Why am I so Special?? My Shell doubles as a Backpack where I carry all the amazing trinkets I find when I go deep sea diving. I can also hold my breath for a really long time.
Known to the native Kalinago or Carib and Arawak *Indian Tribes as Liamuigua which means Fertile lands, St. Kitts is a guitar shaped island measuring approximately 68 square miles around. Our Lady of the Snows or Nevis for short is the name Columbus gave to the smaller circular island we also know as Oualie. A part of our history we always remember is the day the Federation gained its Independence from Great Britain in 1983. To commemorate and forever celebrate this achievement the people of St.Kitts and Nevis chose several symbols that represent the Spirit and Ideals of its’ Citizens.‌ The Flag of St.Kitts and Nevis, designed by
Edrice Lewis in 1983.
9 Parishes Basseterre, St. Kitts
5 parishes Charlestown, Nevis
O Land of Beauty! Our country where peace abounds, Thy children stand free On the strength of will and love. With God in all our struggles, Saint Kitts and Nevis be, A nation bound together, With a common destiny. As stalwarts we stand, For justice and liberty. With wisdom and truth, We will serve and honor thee. No sword nor spear can conquer, For God will sure defend. His blessings shall forever, To posterity extend.
O Land of Beauty
National Anthem of St. Kitts and Nevis Glossary Posperity means Success or Good Fortune. Stalwart means Strong or Brave. Conquer means Overcome or Obtain through Effort. Spear means Weapon used by Soldiers to fight. Abounds means Abundance or Richness. Bound means Tied or Connected to. Extend means to Stretch or Draw Out.
This is the Coat of Arms of St, Kitts and Nevis and it depicts the motto "Country Above Self".
Colour the Coat of Arms!
Green alludes to the country’s fertile land, Red evokes the fight for Freedom against Slavery and Colonialism. Yellow stripes represent the Sunshine the islands enjoy all year round, Black symbolizes the people’s African origins. The Two Stars on the Black Band symbolize the twin islands-as well as- “Hope and Liberty.” The official meanings behind the flag’s symbols were formulated by Edrice Lewis, the same person who designed the flag.
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Upcoming Book Titles: Piko and the Booby Island Regatta with Tali and Kaya Tali and the Shipwreck with Piko and Jendi Za-Za and the String Band with Piko and Tali Marlee and the Mango Festival with Za-Za and Kaya Kaya goes to the Horse Races with Jendi and Za-Za Jendi and the missing Colours with Marlee and Za-Za My First Book of Caribbean Markets
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Mango
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Seaweed/Kelp
Insect
Grass
Hi, My name is Piko the Brown Pelican and I am the National Bird of St. Kitts and Nevis. St. Kitts is short for St. Christopher and refers to the legendary Spanish Explorer Sir Christopher Columbus-after whom it is named- who stumbled across the two inhabited islands in 1492.
Hi! My name is Piko!
Hi! My name is Jendi!
Hi! My name is Kaya!
Hi! My name is Marlee!
Hi! My name is Zsa-Zsa!
Hi! My name is Tali!
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Sketching Space