{"product_id":"a-tale-of-long-ago-9798197418012","title":"A Tale of Long Ago","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Esther G. Mascoll\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Action \u0026amp; Adventure - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Tale of Long Ago\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartfelt Barbados heritage story that helps children understand the journey from African ancestry, enslavement, hardship, freedom, and national pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold through the gentle voice of Nana as she speaks with Gracie and Crisii, this story introduces young readers to difficult parts of history in a respectful, age-appropriate way. Children are guided to see that our ancestors were not weak or voiceless. They were brave, intelligent, creative, hopeful, and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough rich storytelling, reflective moments, historical scenes, and guided activities, readers are encouraged to think deeply about Barbados, Africa, family history, freedom, leadership, resilience, and identity. The book also includes glossary support to help children understand important words such as \u003ci\u003eancestors\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ebondage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eemancipation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003elegacy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eindependence\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book forms part of the \u003cb\u003eElevare Learning System\u003c\/b\u003e, a Caribbean-rooted educational collection created to help children learn through story, culture, history, reflection, and guided activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Tale of Long Ago\u003c\/b\u003e is ideal for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents who want children to understand Barbados history with dignity.\u003cbr\u003eTeachers introducing heritage, slavery, emancipation, independence, and national identity.\u003cbr\u003eChildren ages 8-12 who are ready to explore history through story and guided reflection.\u003cbr\u003eFamilies who want to honour the courage, intelligence, and strength of those who came before us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is more than a history story. It is a reminder that strength can be inherited, courage can be remembered, and every child has a voice worth using.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47890253447319,"sku":"9798197418012","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798197418012.webp?v=1781179290","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-tale-of-long-ago-9798197418012","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}