Tim Tim The River Crayfish
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Tim Tim The River Crayfish .The story is based on the destruction of a natural water way, the Rivière Dorèe River which served as the life line for families in this rural community. The story is told using the voice of the river crayfish ,which were usually in abundance and which served as food for the families when they went to do their washing. It traces the destruction of the river and life form when a big company came in to develop the land and who used the river to wash their chemical tools. It speaks of the erosion of the river by huge tractors and the death of the life forms in the water. The book is intended to teach children, families and government the need to protect through advocacy the natural environment and to begin to live in harmony with nature.
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About the Book
The book focuses on key issues which point to the importance of rivers in communities where pipe borne water was not readily available. It attests to how the people of the community depended on the river for their drinking water, daily washing and also as a point of socialization for families. It also shows how the people of a rural community existed in harmony with nature until uncontrolled development began. The issues of pollution from chemicals in the absence of laws, show how developers can destroy the balance of nature at the expense of communities. The books makes a plea for the preservation of what is nature’s greatest gift to man. It also encourages education geared towards advocacy for the protection and preservation of the environment.
About the Author
Fortuna Anthony is St.Lucian born, and an experienced educator at the school and administrative level. Deeply committed to family and children, she has served on the executive of the St.Lucia Archeological and Historical Society for the protection of the environment.She believes that early education is critical to achieving a difference in the way natural heritage is conserved, hence this book.