Carnival queen
By Donette Williams-Harry
When Kayla’s dazzling carnival costume tears, can a whole community save her special day?
vibrant · joyful · musical · heart-warming
Genres
What is Carnival queen about?
Kayla is bursting with excitement for carnival. The music is playing, the spicy food is cooking and she is ready to show off her big energy in her dazzling costume. But when her dress tears just before the parade, Kayla worries that her special day is ruined. With help from her family, friends and the wider carnival community, she discovers that asking for help can make a difficult moment brighter. A lively celebration of culture, courage and coming together.
About the author
Donette Williams-Harry is a children’s author who loves diving into her imagination to create bright and joyful stories. She was born in London and has Caribbean heritage. Donette cares about diversity in children’s books and enjoys encouraging readers to think creatively and see the world in new ways. Her picture book Carnival Queen follows Kayla as she gets ready for a colourful carnival celebration. It is a lively story about family, community, music and courage.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2025
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