What are some popular Caribbean children's stories?

The 'Jumbie' is a well - known figure in Caribbean ghost stories. Jumbies can be various types of spirits. For example, there are stories of the 'River Jumbie' that haunts rivers and streams. They are said to cause misfortune or even drown people who get too close to the water at night. There are also tales of haunted plantations where the ghosts of slaves still roam, as a result of the cruel treatment they endured during their lifetimes.

One popular children's story is 'The Little Prince'. It tells the story of a little prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting various strange characters. It's full of profound insights about friendship, love, and the nature of adults.

Some popular children's stories include 'The Three Little Pigs'. In this story, three pigs build houses of different materials to protect themselves from the big bad wolf. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is also very popular. A girl named Alice follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole and has all kinds of strange and wonderful adventures in a fantastical world. 'Peter Pan' is another classic. Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up, takes Wendy and her brothers to Neverland where they have many exciting adventures.

Then there's 'Pinocchio'. The story of a wooden puppet who wants to become a real boy is both entertaining and educational as it teaches about honesty. Another popular one is 'The Ugly Duckling'. This story gives a message of self - acceptance as the ugly duckling turns out to be a beautiful swan in the end.

One popular children's story is 'Cinderella'. It's about a kind - hearted girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but finally gets to go to the ball and marries the prince. Another is 'Snow White', where a beautiful princess is chased away by her jealous stepmother and befriends seven dwarfs. And 'The Little Red Riding Hood' is also well - known. A little girl in a red hood goes to visit her grandmother and meets a big bad wolf on the way.

The 'Little Red Riding Hood' is a very popular children's story. It tells about a little girl who is on her way to visit her sick grandmother. She meets a big bad wolf on the way, and the wolf tries to deceive her and then her grandmother. It's a story that often has a moral about not talking to strangers.

One popular children's story is 'Charlotte's Web'. It's about the friendship between a pig and a spider. The plot is touching and teaches valuable lessons.

Caribbean children's stories often feature local animals like the iguana and the mongoose, which are common in the Caribbean region. This shows the importance of the local fauna in their culture. For example, in stories about Anansi the Spider, Anansi's behavior can be related to how the people in the Caribbean might use their intelligence in tricky situations in real life.

One popular Caribbean crime novel is 'The Lonely Londoners' by Sam Selvon. It delves into the lives of Caribbean immigrants in London and touches on the social and criminal elements they face. Another is 'A Small Place' by Jamaica Kincaid, which, while not a traditional crime novel in the sense of a mystery, explores the corruption and inequalities in the Caribbean society that can be seen as forms of social crime. Also, 'In a Free State' by V.S. Naipaul has elements of crime and the exploration of human nature within the Caribbean context.

One popular Caribbean mystery novel is 'The Bone Reader' by Jacob Ross. It's set in the Caribbean and features a complex mystery with elements of local culture. Another is 'Murder in Paradise' by various authors which offers a collection of mystery stories set in different Caribbean locations. And 'A Small Death in the Great Glen' by A.D. Scott also has some Caribbean mystery elements in it.