"ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE" SNAPPED UP IN SPAIN!

 

Wow! 🌟 Had a paperback copy of "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" sold in Spain today. "Gracias!" 🙏📚

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"ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE" FEATURED IN THE EXETER DAILY!

 

I am thrilled that my illustrated children’s chapter book “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” 🌴📖 has been featured in "The Exeter Daily" 📰, England! 🎉 

THE EXETER DAILY 

Don’t forget to order a copy of this exciting children’s book for the special children in your life! 📚✨

"WHAT CHILD IS THIS?" - WILLIAM CHATTERTON DIX 1865 (COVER ERSKINE KNOWLES)

“What Child Is This?” – William Chatterton Dix 1865
Acoustic Cover by Erskine Knowles. Introduced by Fay Knowles.

"What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol with lyrics written by William Chatterton Dix in 1865 and set to the tune of "Greensleeves", a traditional English folk song (possibly by Richard Jones), in 1871. Although written in Great Britain, the carol today is more popular in the United States than its country of origin. (Source Wikipedia).

Acoustic cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles from The Bahamas.
Research and recording by Erskine's wife Fay, an author, long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland. Fay's books can be found at FAY'S BOOKS . Her first illustrated children's book set in The Bahamas, "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" is now available in paperback, hardcover and as an eBook at https://mybook.to/ISLANDSURPRISE

ISLAND SURPRISE FEATURED IN THE BUCKS HERALD UK

The Bucks Herald, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, has featured “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure”! 🌴📚✨ FORMER STUDENT LAUNCHES FIRST CHILDREN'S BOOK Excuse the advertisements! I think The Bucks Herald also publishes a print edition, so will add a copy of that when/if it’s available.

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SILENT NIGHT - SUNG BY ERSKINE & FAY KNOWLES FROM THE BAHAMAS

"Silent Night" was composed by Franz Gruber with lyrics by Joseph Mohr in 1818. It was first recorded in 1905 and is the world's most recorded Christmas song.

Sung here by Erskine and Fay Knowles, Nassau, Bahamas.

ISLAND SURPRISE FEATURED IN STIRLING NEWS, U.K.

 

I was delighted 😊 to receive notification that my new children’s book 📚 “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” has been featured in the Stirling News, Scotland today! Headed “Stirling Born Writer to Launch First Ever Children’s Book”, the reporter Jason Sergis Skiloyannis used several of the stunning illustrations 🌅 from Island Surprise. His coverage is the East of Scotland. 

STIRLING NEWS FEATURES ISLAND SURPRISE

“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is available in paperback 📖, hardcover 📔, and as an eBook 📲 on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE

 

"ISLAND SURPRISE" A BEST SELLER IN AUSTRALIA!

 

🎉 Wow! The eBook version of “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is a Best Seller in Australia! 🇦🇺✨ It's listed in the "Top 100 Paid" in Amazon’s Best Sellers under the category 📚 "Elementary School". It's #86 🎖️📈 Buy "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" in paperback, hardcover, or as an eBook at 📖 ISLAND SURPRISE 🌴🌊📚

BAHAMAS NATIONAL ANTHEM SUNG BY ERSKINE KNOWLES

"March On, Bahamaland" is the National Anthem of The Bahamas. Timothy Gibson, a school music teacher from Eleuthera, composed the music and authored the lyrics. It was adopted as the National Anthem in 1973, when The Bahamas gained independence from the United Kingdom.

Here Bahamian Erskine Knowles, guitarist/songwriter/vocalist from Long Island, Bahamas, sings and plays the Bahamas National Anthem "March On, Bahamaland".

"ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE" PUBLISHED!

ALL THREE EDITIONS of Fay Knowles' children’s book, *ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE*, are available on Amazon! 🌟 Whether you love the hardback, paperback, or eBook version, there’s something for everyone! You can order "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" on Amazon at https://mybook.to/ISLANDSURPRISE

Fay is a Scottish-Bahamian author 🌍✍️ making her debut in children's literature with "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" 📚

✨She is married to Bahamian guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Erskine Knowles 🎶❤️ and she has lived in The Bahamas for decades. Discover her published works at Amazon.com/author/fayknowles and follow her blog at fayknowles.blogspot.com 📖🌟

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ISLAND SURPRISE IS FEATURED IN THE TRIBUNE WEEKEND!

 

A big shout out to Cara Hunt, Tribune Features Writer, for her wonderful article 🎉📖 "ISLAND SURPRISE - New book lets children explore our culture"! Check it out in the latest issue of The Tribune Weekend (December 5, 2025). Thanks Cara! 🙌 And buy "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE 📚🌴 My new illustrated children's book is available in paperback, hard cover, and as an eBook. 📘✨

CAPTIVATING ILLUSTRATIONS IGNITE YOUNG IMAGINATIONS!

 

🌟 Captivating Illustrations Ignite Young Imaginations! ✨📖 I’m thrilled to share a sneak peek at one of the delightful illustrations from my new children’s book, "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure"! 🏝️🌊 Here, two young Bahamian boys, Michael and Tony, eagerly await their parents as they seek a flight to enchanting Coco Plum Island. ✈️🌺

“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is available in paperback, hardcover, and as an eBook 📚💻 at ISLAND SURPRISE 🎉✨