Set sail for the West Indies and spend a few days with eight-year old Nigel, Sissy, and Star the kitten to discover what makes Caribbean family life so SWEET... Read the book yourself and then go online to unlock the rich audio world of Down in The Tropics. Experience the sounds of the islands as Captain Harry reads aloud to you the complete story and then performs his hit song of the same title Harry Henry Hann and Nancy Johnson have written a wonderful travelogue for children ages 5 thru 12 years. " Down in the Tropics" tells the story of one Saturday in the life of a West Indian island family. With rich colorful illustrations by Elaine Langille, it points out the many customs and cultural differences between the people of the Caribbean and the rest of the world. In addition to describing the culture in detail, it is also entertaining ... with a slight dramatic twist near the end. The characters are Nigel, an eight year old boy ... his four year old sister Sissy and their parents. The West Indian accent can be heard in the audio that comes with the book which includes a narration as well as a song performed by the author who goes by the name of Captain Harry.