We Sang Across the Sea: The Empire Windrush and Me - an inspiring picture book story from BAFTA-award-winning Benjamin Zephaniah

I bought this for my niece. We as a people need to know our history from our perspective, and lived experiences and not by what others write about us, say about us and believe about us: (lies). We have capable writers within our community whom I prefer to use and from whom our children can learn from across the board. This book is a keepsake to be passed down the generations

Another great book by the talented Benjamin, worth the read.

I enjoyed reading We Sang Across the Sea to my Granddaughter. The lyrical writing held her interest and she knew the chorus very quickly. I also learned about Mona Baptiste.

Lovely happy book, beautifully written in rhyme.

Beautiful art & a wonderful poem make for a perfect storytime read

The children in my setting loved this story.Such a beautiful book.

I was fascinated to read the incredible journey of singer Mona Baptiste who left behind her family in Trinidad, full of hope and optimism, to fulfil her dream of singing in England. The biographical aspect of this book will make it all the easier for children to get carried away with and go on a journey across the ocean and around Europe, singing and dancing as they go.It’s so important that children learn about all aspects of the U.K.’s history, including the recent Windrush scandal and the impact it had on those who immigrated here and their families. It is through books that children can come to understand the past and develop empathy for those impacted by events.This is such a joyous, inspiring read which I would throughly recommend for anyone aged 3+

When I brought this book 📖 it looked interesting, but when it arrived a couple of days later than expected, I was disappointed 😞 not value for money 😔