The Life and Times of Solomon and Elizabeth Hibbert - Children's eBook - By Barbara Jones James
Introduce young readers to the rich heritage of Jamaica with this historic and educational family story of Solomon and Elizabeth.
The Life and Times of Solomon and Elizabeth Hibbert is a true, multigenerational Caribbean family memoir specially written for children aged 8 to 12. Blending fact with storytelling, this engaging narrative follows the remarkable journey of Solomon, a tall, proud army man, and Lizzy, a spirited dressmaker, as they build a family through love, hardship, and hope in early 20th-century Jamaica.
From the streets of Kingston to the great 1907 earthquake, from migration to Panama, the United States, Canada, and the UK, to world wars and weddings—this book paints a vivid picture of Jamaican life while teaching valuable lessons about resilience, family, culture, and identity.
Perfect for readers who love:
· True stories about real families
· Jamaican and Caribbean history
· Children’s historical nonfiction
· Stories about grandparents, migration, and cultural pride
· Tracing the Hibbert family of St. Catherine and Kingston
Written by their granddaughter, this beautifully told tale honors the lives of Solomon and Elizabeth Hibbert and invites young readers to explore the roots of a family tree that has grown across continents—from Jamaica to Panama, Canada, the UK, Sweden, and beyond.
Introduce young readers to the rich heritage of Jamaica with this historic and educational family story of Solomon and Elizabeth.
The Life and Times of Solomon and Elizabeth Hibbert is a true, multigenerational Caribbean family memoir specially written for children aged 8 to 12. Blending fact with storytelling, this engaging narrative follows the remarkable journey of Solomon, a tall, proud army man, and Lizzy, a spirited dressmaker, as they build a family through love, hardship, and hope in early 20th-century Jamaica.
From the streets of Kingston to the great 1907 earthquake, from migration to Panama, the United States, Canada, and the UK, to world wars and weddings—this book paints a vivid picture of Jamaican life while teaching valuable lessons about resilience, family, culture, and identity.
Perfect for readers who love:
· True stories about real families
· Jamaican and Caribbean history
· Children’s historical nonfiction
· Stories about grandparents, migration, and cultural pride
· Tracing the Hibbert family of St. Catherine and Kingston
Written by their granddaughter, this beautifully told tale honors the lives of Solomon and Elizabeth Hibbert and invites young readers to explore the roots of a family tree that has grown across continents—from Jamaica to Panama, Canada, the UK, Sweden, and beyond.
Introduce young readers to the rich heritage of Jamaica with this historic and educational family story of Solomon and Elizabeth.
The Life and Times of Solomon and Elizabeth Hibbert is a true, multigenerational Caribbean family memoir specially written for children aged 8 to 12. Blending fact with storytelling, this engaging narrative follows the remarkable journey of Solomon, a tall, proud army man, and Lizzy, a spirited dressmaker, as they build a family through love, hardship, and hope in early 20th-century Jamaica.
From the streets of Kingston to the great 1907 earthquake, from migration to Panama, the United States, Canada, and the UK, to world wars and weddings—this book paints a vivid picture of Jamaican life while teaching valuable lessons about resilience, family, culture, and identity.
Perfect for readers who love:
· True stories about real families
· Jamaican and Caribbean history
· Children’s historical nonfiction
· Stories about grandparents, migration, and cultural pride
· Tracing the Hibbert family of St. Catherine and Kingston
Written by their granddaughter, this beautifully told tale honors the lives of Solomon and Elizabeth Hibbert and invites young readers to explore the roots of a family tree that has grown across continents—from Jamaica to Panama, Canada, the UK, Sweden, and beyond.
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