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No one believes Kadesha when she tells them she has discovered squirrels on their Caribbean island. After all, who else has seen them? When she adds that the squirrels are teaching her to fly, her family and friends just say she is a little girl with a big imagination. How can Kadesha prove she is telling the truth? Find out why Kadesha turns to her Grandpa Jean for help and what startling decision they make together. This picture book for 4-8 year olds and the adults who love to share books with them is perfect for reading aloud in a classroom or at home. The story reflects the author's love of Caribbean culture and the children who inspire her. The illustrations that accompany the story ensure that the setting and characters come alive for the readers.

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Patricia Harkins-Pierre lives on St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands, a Territory of the United States, near Puerto Rico, a thousand miles from Florida. She has always loved animals and has been fascinated by Caribbean culture since she was a teenager growing up in Mobile, Alabama. After graduating with a Ph.D. in Creative Writing from the University of Southern Mississippi, she moved to the U.S.V.I. to teach at the University of the Virgin Islands. She loves to write poems, songs, and stories about her adopted home and the amazing children who continue to inspire her. Contact Dr. Harkins-Pierre at pandgpierre@yahoo.com. Divya George has always loved drawing, especially animals. This led her to do an MA in Illustration and she has been working since then as an illustrator creating artwork for a multitude of projects and stories, such as picture books, children's apparel, wall designs, and advertising. She lives in Vancouver, Canada, and her work can be found on www.divyageorge.com.

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