Island in the Sun

by Harry Belafonte, Irving Burgie (Composer), Lord Burgess

Taken from lyrics to a calypso song co-written with Lord Burgess, famous entertainer Harry Belafonte tells of his childhood days growing up amidst the bright colors and sounds of Jamaica. Reprint.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1999

About the author

Harold George Belafonte, noted American musician, known as "Harry," gained a worldwide audience for Calypso with "The Banana Boat Song" in 1957 and also outspokenly supported civil rights and humanitarian causes.

This Jamaican singer, actor popularized with international audiences in the 1950s. Calypso , breakthrough album of this a single artist, first sold a million long-playing phonographic records.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_B...

Reviews

[Dale · Rating 3 out of 5]

(early) drawing on this (famous) author's Jamica upbringing, the author recounts his childhood experiences

[Katlyn Armstrong · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book introduces a new culture from an island. This book would be a great read for younger aged children.

[Danielle Wynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book takes you right to the Islands or Jamaica!!! Great book to teach rhyming!