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  • Mama God, Papa God
  • ISBN 1-896580-16-5
  • Ages: 3-6 years
  • $19.95 Canada · £9.95 UK

Mama God, Papa God

by Richardo Keens Douglas and Stefan Czernecki

An original Afro/Caribbean creation story, featuring a humourous dialogue between Mama God and Papa God as they busy themselves with the task of creating the universe.

Awards

A Canadian Children's Book Centre 'Our Choice 1999/2000' Selection

Shortlisted for the Year 2000 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award for Illustration.

Reviews

“'Mama God and Papa God lived in the empty darkness.' So begins a creation tale notable for its vivid Haitian-style art (double-page spreads that dazzle), for a nicely cadenced text that begs to be read aloud and, not least, for its gender-equity approach to the nature of God.” -- Susan Perren, Toronto Globe and Mail

Author Biography

Richardo Keens-Douglas is a well known Canadian storyteller who was born on the Caribbean island of Grenada. He is the author of three previous children's books including The Nutmeg Princess and La Diablesse and the Baby. He lives in Toronto and Grenada where he is an accomplished storyteller, actor and broadcaster.

Illustrator Biography

Stefan Czernecki has written and illustrated many picture books including, The Sleeping Bread, Zorah's Magic Carpet and Paper Lanterns. His new book for Tradewind Books, Huevos Rancheros, was be published in October, 2001. He lives in Vancouver, B.C.