Wayne Gerard Trotman's Blog
March 31, 2021
A Turtle's Adventures
Shelly the Leatherback Sea Turtle Had a shell that was painted purple By a little girl named Lisa May On a sandy beach at Matura Bay
Shelly, an endangered leatherback sea turtle, the largest of all living turtles, returns to Matura, her hatching beach in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
There, she tells her exciting tales of jellyfish, sharks and killer whales.
And, the mystery of the purple heart on her shell is solved.
Learn about the threats she faces, as she shares the exciting stories of her adventures, in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 4+.
December 8, 2020
A Letter from a Gorilla
To Whom It May Concern:
I am a gorilla, you may be surprised to learn And, although my words may bite and burn With this letter, your respect I hope to earn
Silverback Jeremy is a mountain gorilla who lives in Africa. If he could write us a letter, what do you think he would say?
Mountain gorillas are strong and powerful but usually gentle and quite shy.
However, silverbacks will protect the group under his care, even at the cost of his own life.
Discover why the mountain gorilla has become critically endangered and learn what we can do to protect these noble animals in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 5+.
August 27, 2020
Believe in Fairies
Believe in fairies that come out at night So beautiful, magical, and joyous a sight From the realm of the fays, across the sea Watch as they play in the hollow of a tree They keep many fields and meadows alive By helping wild herbs and flowers survive
A fairy tale for the young and the young at heart.
A fifth of England's wildflower species are under threat.
Due to habitat loss, increasing numbers of wildflowers have already become extinct.
Learn to appreciate wildflowers and be inspired to help them grow in this beautifully illustrated rhyming tale for ages 4+.
August 14, 2020
Song of the Blue Whale
In the Southern Ocean, there lives a blue whale Magnificent and free with a barnacle on her tail She swims the ocean’s depths; few follow her trail In the coldest waters, where only the brave prevail
Despite a global whaling ban, the blue whale, the largest animal the world has ever seen, remains endangered.
Blue whales are threatened by habitat loss and toxic pollution.
They can also become entangled in fishing gear or suffer great harm by being struck by ships.
Learn more about the threats she faces, and what we can do to help protect her, in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 4+.
May 8, 2020
Mattie Boombalatty
In a town named Bascini Lived Family Boombalatty: Granddaddy Boombalatty Daddy Boombalatty Mummy Boombalatty And Mattie Boombalatty
But Daddy Boombalatty lost his job in the countrySo, Family Boombalatty had to move to the cityOff to a new school went Mattie BoombalattyBut making new friends was not very easy
People who repeatedly attack your confidence and self-esteem are quite aware of your potential, even if you are not.
When Mattie is bullied by rich girls at her new school, an unexpected visitor comes to her rescue. Join Mattie as she deals with the girls’ cruelty without becoming cruel herself.
Learn how she rejects riches, beauty, and revenge in favour of fairness and genuine friendship in this beautifully illustrated rhyming fairy tale for ages 4+.
January 21, 2020
An Elephant's Advice
Tun Tun is a baby elephant
Carefree, healthy and very intelligent
Jumbo is his strong, brave father And Ayo his wise, beautiful mother
At six happy years and a half
Tun Tun is a forest elephant calf
That’s what elephant babies are called And he’s already more than a metre tall
In the past century alone, 90% of African elephants have been wiped out - mainly for their ivory. During the past decade, growing demand for ivory has led to a dramatic increase in illegal elephant poaching in several parts of Africa.
It is estimated that a staggering 20,000 African elephants are killed each year for their ivory - approximately 55 every day.
Elephants, including African forest elephants like Tun Tun, are under threat. Learn about his life, the danger he faces, and the brave people helping him to survive in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 4+.
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October 27, 2019
A Tiger's Tale
There once was a happy tiger Who lived on the isle of Sumatra With large green forests in which to roam Many tiger families called it home
But people came; some broke the law They cut many trees with a mighty saw Men slashed and burned forests of the land Destroying much more than originally planned The orangutans fled; elephants; tigers too After all was said, what could they do?
The Indonesian island of Sumatra is the only place where tigers, rhinos, orangutans and elephants live together. They are all endangered. However, the Sumatran rhino and Sumatran tiger are critically endangered.
There are less than 300 Sumatran rhinos and less than 400 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.
Learn about the critically endangered Sumatran Tiger, the threats he faces, and the ways we can help him to survive in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 4+.
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October 14, 2019
The Last Honey Bee
Look at me, I’m wild and free. Look at me, I’m Manderlee. Manderlee, that’s me. Manderlee, the last honey bee.
Learn about Manderlee, an adventurous honey bee, and the challenges she must overcome in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 3+.
When her hive is destroyed, Manderlee must find a new home. Learn about the importance of honey bees, and join Manderlee on her perilous journey to a foreign land. Will the last honey bee survive?
According to the June 2019 survey of the Bee Informed Partnership, bee colony death continues to rise in the United States of America. U.S. beekeepers lost nearly 40% of their honey bee colonies in the winter of 2018/2019 - the greatest winter hive loss reported since the partnership began its surveys in 2006.
The Independent Newspaper has reported that in the United Kingdom, climate change, pollution, disease and habitat loss have negatively affected bee populations. Seventeen species of bees are now regionally extinct and many others are at risk. Several other leading newspapers have reported similar findings.
The Last Honey Bee aims to make young children aware of the importance of honey bees while urging them not to harm these important pollinators. Children are encouraged to plant wildflowers, which are also declining in the UK.
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December 17, 2016
Rum & Red Peppers
Rum & Red Peppers features 80 simple recipes that reflect the traditional cuisines and rich cultural diversity of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean, Armenia, the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
Illustrated with 164 full-colour photographs, the hardcover cookbook shares classic, inspired, and brand new recipes created by Wayne Gerard Trotman and Sherrie Trotman who have been cooking together for the past 30 years.
Recipes in this unique cookbook reflect the traditional cuisines and rich cultural diversity of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean, Armenia, the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
A dedicated, working mother herself, Sherrie Trotman who is British-Armenian has reproduced many of her most-loved, childhood dishes while creating exciting new fusions of Middle Eastern and Caribbean dishes.
Born in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, where he spent the first 20 years of his life, British-Trinidadian author Wayne Gerard Trotman began learning to cook when he was just 9 years old.
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November 30, 2015
Images of the People, Places & Classic Cars of Cuba
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, a tropical paradise where lovingly preserved 1950s American cars adorn streets lined with crumbling, centuries-old buildings. And, somehow, the seemingly incongruous all fit together in one of the safest and most photogenic countries in the world.
I spent 11 wonderful days in Cuba, during which I took all the photographs presented in the photography books - Images of Cuba and Classic Cars of Cuba.
A living museum, Cuba effortlessly appeases all the senses. With its warm, educated, population and famed for its hand-rolled cigars, rich coffee, exceptional rum, stunning tropical vistas, unrivalled cultural heritage and infectious music, Cuba is like no other place on Earth.
Due to its unique history, many of Cuba's aspects remain frozen in time. With an estimated 60,000 antique vehicles still in active use, it has more classic cars per person than any other nation in the world.
A lifetime after rolling off Detroit production lines, yank tanks manufactured by Ford, General Motors, Chrysler and others remain in active service on Cuban streets. Once the exclusive property of Cuba's large, pre-revolution middle-class, these cars are kept running by the pooled resources of today's poverty-stricken families.
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