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Friday, February 6, 2026

STARBUCKS CABLE BEACH MANAGER WITH ISLAND SURPRISE

 




Starbucks Cable Beach manager Barron Dean with his copy of “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure”. Author Fay Knowles to right of photo.

“A surprise trip…A wild journey…An unforgettable adventure. When two young Bahamian boys set off with their parents to surprise their grandparents for Easter, they expect sunshine and smiles—not storms, detours, and daring twists along the way. From rough flights to risky island travel, “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is a heart-warming tale of family, courage, and resilience that shows how love can guide you through even the toughest journeys. Beautifully illustrated in full colour, this action-packed story for ages 5 - 10 celebrates togetherness, island life, and the magic of never giving up. Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom sharing, or gifting to young adventurers who love stories filled with heart.” 

Available in Logos Bookstore, Harbour Bay, Nassau, Bahamas, or on Amazon at https://mybook.to/ISLANDSURPRISE



Monday, February 2, 2026

Russian Folktale "The Very Large Turnip"!

 


This photo was taken when I was eleven years old, attending a ballet school in Buckingham. I’m third from right. It's "The Very Large Turnip" that I appeared in. I read that “The Very Large Turnip” (or "The Enormous Turnip") is a traditional Russian folktale about a farmer who grows a gigantic turnip that is too big to pull up alone. Through teamwork and perseverance, he calls on his wife, granddaughter, dog, cat, and finally a tiny mouse to help, eventually succeeding together. This was also around the time I wrote my first children’s book. I scribbled it in an old ledger that my father gave me from his shop. I used to carry the book everywhere, up trees, on a bank of soft primroses by a little stream, in school recesses…. Sadly, the book, which I completed writing in a year, was later lost somewhere in my travels. I do still have part of it though, which I plan on resurrecting and publishing one day.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Sunday, January 25, 2026

LOWER DEADMAN'S CAY PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FASCINATED BY ISLAND SURPRISE!

 




Mrs. Paula Higgs-Knowles’ Fourth Grade students at Lower Deadman’s Cay Primary School, Long Island, Bahamas, are fascinated as she introduces them to “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” by Fay Knowles!

Get your copy of "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE
Fay's book is available in paperback, hardcover and as an eBook. Also available locally at Logos Bookstore, Harbour Bay, Nassau, Bahamas.








Saturday, January 24, 2026

"ISLAND SURPRISE" INTRODUCED TO LONG ISLAND STUDENTS


Mrs. Paula Higgs-Knowles, 4th Grade Teacher at Lower Deadman's Cay Primary School, Long Island, Bahamas, introduces "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" by Fay Knowles to her young students. 

Get your copy of "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" by Fay Knowles on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE
Locally, Island Surprise is now available at Logos Bookstore, Harbour Bay, Nassau, Bahamas.

Fay's book is available in paperback, hardcover and as an eBook. Author Fay Knowles is a long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland. All of Fay's books can be found at SHOP AMAZON



Wednesday, January 21, 2026

EXCITING BOOK TRAILER FOR ISLAND SURPRISE!


Check out this great book trailer for "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure", a children's book by me Fay Knowles! The background music "Brown Girl In The Ring" is a very old children's ring play song played here as an instrumental by my husband Bahamian songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Erskine Knowles. Let me know what you think of the video! Thanks!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

A UK GRANDFATHER'S THOUGHTS ABOUT ISLAND SURPRISE

 

Gosh! 🌟 This new review from “Andy”, a UK grandpa, about "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" really says it all! 👴

“I have read this delightful book 📚 myself, before passing it to my grandchildren. The book has a clear print, easy to read, and the charming illustrations 🎨 appear throughout. I sat down to read part of the story, and couldn’t put it down. Fay cleverly describes the beauty of the island 🌴, as well as explaining the older traditions and meaning of local words. The characters are all well presented, endearing ️, overcoming problems, friendly 😊, and helpful. A most enjoyable read. Thank you, Fay!”

Thank you so much to this UK grandpa! 🙏

Get your copy of “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” and delight the young children in your life! 🎉✨ ORDER ISLAND SURPRISE HERE!