ISLAND SURPRISE TOP AMAZON RANKING!

 

Shortly after being released, “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” was ranked in Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in Elementary School books in Australia!

“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover and as an eBook.

Order your copy of “Island Surprise” on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE

 

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

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.

ISLAND SURPRISE NOW IN LOGOS BOOKSTORE NASSAU BAHAMAS

"Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" - Now available in Logos Bookstore, Nassau BAHAMAS 

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.

"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

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!

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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!

 

ISLAND SURPRISE MOVING ON UP!

 

“🌴 Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is creeping towards top 100 status on Amazon .com! 📈 It’s #510 in Early Childhood Education on Amazon .com! 📚🌊✨

Readers from Amazon .com can be from any regions where customers use that platform to buy from, including The Bahamas.

And there has been another lovely review of “Island Surprise”! 🥰 This time from Spain on Amazon .com: “Super book for adults and kids to read together! Lovely story and beautiful illustrations to go with it.” Muchas gracias! 🙏

For fellow authors – let’s hope this review on Amazon .com from Spain means that Amazon is now spreading reviews across all platforms. My UK reviews haven’t appeared on Amazon .com yet though.

Help “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” reach top 100 status (or even further!) 🎯 over all Amazon platforms by going to https://mybook.to/ISLANDSURPRISE 🌊📖  and buying a copy! And share with your family and friends! Thank you!

AMAZON UK 5-STAR REVIEWS

 

The imaginary Coco Plum Island where the two young boys in

"Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" are taken

by their parents to try and surprise their grandparents for Easter!

Wow! 🌟🌟 Two lovely 5-star reviews on Amazon UK for my children's chapter book “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure”! 🏝️📚

“I ordered this book and it came within 24 hours. ⏰ It is a warm-hearted story in a tropical setting with delightful illustrations. 🌺🎨 Very suitable for a young nephew.”

“My 6 year old daughter loved this book. ❤️ A great, engaging story for a young child and fantastic illustrations.” 👧✨📖

Thank you my lovely reviewers! 💖🙏

It's such a shame that Amazon doesn't share reviews over all of our books' platforms now. 😔💔 They used to! 🕰️🗣️

Universal link for “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” – UNIVERSAL LINK

ISLAND SURPRISE ARRIVED!

Get your copy of "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" by Fay Knowles on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE Or if you're in Nassau you can buy paperbacks direct from me at $14 each while supplies last.

Author Fay Knowles is a long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland. She is married to Bahamian songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Erskine Knowles.

Fay's books can be found at https://amazon.com/author/fayknowles . Her first illustrated children's book set in The Bahamas "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" is available in paperback, hardcover and as an eBook at https://mybook.to/ISLANDSURPRISE

"ISLAND SURPRISE" BY FAY KNOWLES

Adorable little six-year-old Sahana Fraser can hardly wait to receive the copy of "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" by Fay Knowles that her aunt is bringing her! 🎉💖

Get your copy on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE

Author Fay Knowles is a 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 ISLAND SURPRISE

"AULD LANG SYNE" - SUNG BY FAY & ERSKINE KNOWLES

From a Scots-language poem written by Robert Burns, known as the National Poet of Scotland, in 1788, but based on an older Scottish folk song. In 1799 it was set to a traditional pentatonic tune, which has since become standard. "For auld lang syne" might be loosely translated as "for the sake of old times".

Acoustic cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles from The Bahamas and his wife Fay, an author, long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland. Fay's books can be found at FAY'S AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE. 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 ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE

Nassau Bahamas December 31, 2025

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