Every Mickle Mek a Muckle

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What is Every Mickle Mek a Muckle about?

Ace is disappointed when his birthday gift is only a mickle—a little thing—when he was hoping for a muckle, something big. But with a lively rhythm, playful wordplay and Jamaican Patois, Ace discovers that small things can grow into something special. As he gathers ideas, help and hope, he learns the meaning of the Jamaican saying, “Every mickle mek a muckle”: little by little, small efforts add up. A joyful story to read aloud and share together.

About the author

Naia Lewis is a children’s author and qualified teacher who celebrates Caribbean culture through lively stories, Jamaican patois and playful rhyme. Her books, including Who Nuh Hear Must Feel, Go an’ Read Yuh Book and Yuh Bathe from Morning?, share fun lessons about everyday life. Naia hopes her colourful tales inspire children to read, learn and laugh together.