Give Me My Yam! is a story set in the Caribbean and told in gentle, rhythmical style of a traditional folktale.

The patterns and tuneful quality of this story make it ideal for reading aloud.

Talking about the book with children is a good way to get them involved in the story and helps to make them into thoughtful readers.

Jordan digs up a delicious yam, but will he ever get to eat it? One thing leads to another - and another - in this rollicking retelling of a traditional tale!

The yam game - Children can play the yam game to get to know the story and enjoy it even more. You just need a dice and a counter for each player.

Reading Together is a series of high-quality picture books, designed to entertain children, while helping them develop their reading skills. It helps parents too. In recognition of the vital role you lpay in your child's literacy development, every book contains its own set of lively support notes, suggesting useful and enjoyable ways of making the most of reading together. The series has been developed in conjunction with the internationally acclaimed Centre for Language in Primary Education.

"Every one of the books is a sheer delight to look at, hold, read and relate to. The whole collection is a wonderful blend of some of the very best literature in the picture book genre." Child Education

Age 3+