Lula Dancing with Grandma's Island

By Kito Ballinger

A Heartwarming Children's Story About Culture, Confidence, and Caribbean Joy

Dance into joy, culture, and courage with Lula.

When Lula visits Grandma Nani's island, she expects sunshine and stories - but what she finds is something even more magical. As drums echo through the night and Carnival lights shimmer in the streets of Jamaica, Lula feels shy in the middle of all that joy. Everyone seems so bold. So free.

With the help of a new friend, her playful pup Abbey, and a glowing magical journal passed down from Grandma, Lula discovers that confidence doesn't mean being fearless - it means stepping into the rhythm of who you are.

Lula Dancing with Grandma's Island is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book that celebrates:

Caribbean culture and Jamaican CarnivalMulticultural identity and family heritageOvercoming shyness and building confidenceFriendship, music, and the magic of self-expression

Perfect for children ages 4-10, this story invites young readers to dance bravely, feel deeply, and connect with the world around them.

A joyful addition to the Lula & Abbey global adventure series - where every journey teaches a lesson of heart.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GTC49GBK
• ISBN13: 9798985594300
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Sunrise Books Co.
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5