Tradewind Books

Mama God, Papa God

by Richardo Keens-Douglas

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Description

This creation tale from the Caribbean shows Mama God and Papa God creating a world filled with love and wonder. Richardo Keens-Douglas has dedicated this remarkable retelling of the oldest story in the world to a time of hope when people everywhere will be able to live together in peace and harmony. 

Themes: multicultural, creation myth

Awards

• Selected for the Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice 2000
• Finalist for the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award for Illustration 2000

Reviews

“This story is a discovery that everyone—child and adult—should make as soon as possible. It is one of those books that will never completely leave your mind. Take the message to heart and you just might become a better person.” The Science Fiction and Fantasy Review

"'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.” 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 has appeared on television, radio and stage all across North America and Grenada. The biggest influence on his work is the oral tradition of storytelling. He divides his time between Toronto and Grenada.

Illustrator Biography

Stefan Czernecki was born in a refugee camp in Germany and now lives in a small glass apartment one hundred and fifty feet above the ground. For inspiration he travels to faraway places like Tokyo, Mexico City, New York and Marrakesh. Sometimes he just takes a walk around the block. A number of his books are inspired by folk art and set in other countries. He won the Aesop Accolade, the American Folklore Society Award, in 1997.