{"product_id":"i-want-to-ride-the-tap-tap-paperback","title":"I Want to Ride the Tap Tap - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDanielle Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOlivier Ganthier\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWriter Danielle Joseph and illustrator Olivier Ganthier's \u003ci\u003eI Want to Ride the Tap Tap\u003c\/i\u003e is a day-of-the-week picture book about a Black family who ride the taxi-bus service--called a tap tap--in Haiti, and the fascinating people they meet along the way, illustrated by a Haitian artist known for his vibrant street art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonday through Saturday, Claude and Manman walk Papa to the tap tap stop, where Claude meets all sorts of interesting people waiting for the tap tap. Claude wants to join Papa, but Claude has classes at school and chores at home... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e On Sunday, Manman and Papa have a surprise for Claude--a ride on the tap tap! They go to the beach, where they meet a lady selling mangoes, a fisherman, a straw-hat maker, a steel drummer, and an artist. They show Claude how to fish, make hats, play the drums, and paint. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With Haitian Creole words sprinkled throughout and a glossary at the end, \u003ci\u003e I Want to Ride the Tap Tap \u003c\/i\u003eis a warm and lively portrayal of everyday life in Haiti.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDanielle Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the young adult novels \u003ci\u003eShrinking Violet, Indigo Blues\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePure Red\u003c\/i\u003e. When she's not writing, you can find Danielle relaxing with her family, traveling, or chasing after her dog, Ringo. Danielle was born in Cape Town, South Africa and currently lives in Maryland with her husband, who is from Haiti, and their three kids. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOlivier Ganthier\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Pétion-ville, Haiti. He got his degree in fine arts from the National School of Arts (ENARTS) and is inspired by tropical urban life, Afro and Haitian culture. Olivier is art director at Les Ateliers Ganthier and lives in Petionville, Haiti.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 7.27 x 9.47 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766668951840,"sku":"9781250849694","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/48b3dfa249b863cae1243f3e2a8a3d0a.webp?v=1780296489","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/i-want-to-ride-the-tap-tap-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}