"Singing Down the Breadfruit" by Duncan Smith tells the story of a young boy living in a Caribbean village who is deeply connected to his family's heritage and the land. As he navigates the joys and struggles of childhood, he discovers the power of music and storytelling intertwined with the rhythms of his community. The narrative explores themes of identity, culture, and the importance of family traditions, all set against the vibrant backdrop of island life. Through the boy's journey, readers witness the magic of connections—both to nature and to one another—through song and shared experiences. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Red Fox, Red Fox Poetry .

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 1994 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Martin Taylor studied for a BA (Hons) in Graphic Information Design in Cornwall. He loves making pop-up books and is delighted that his daughter has followed in his footsteps! Duncan Smith has loved drawing since the age of six. He graduated from the Glasgow School of Art with a BA (Hons) and has illustrated for magazines, as well as writing and illustrating many children's books. Nicola Baxter has written and developed over 300 children's titles for international publishers, and loves the way that words and pictures work togethers. Pauline Siewart is a renowned artist who has illustrated many popular children's books.