Bigmama's

by Donald Crews

On Sale: 10/23/1991

Bigmama's

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Bigmama's

by Donald Crews

illustrated by Donald Crews

On Sale: 10/23/1991

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ALA Notable Children’s Book

ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice

Horn Book Fanfare

About the Book

Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Freight TrainTruck, and many other classic picture books for young children, writes of his own childhood experiences visiting his grandparents in Florida. Share this book at home or in the classroom. Everyone will enjoy the memories of a perfect day in the country, exploring and playing, and the connections among family members across generations.

Four children travel with their mother, and when the train arrives in Cottondale, Florida, the summer at Bigmama's house begins! Donald Crews brilliantly evokes the sights, sounds, and emotions of a memorable childhood experience.

Beautifully and richly illustrated, this is a wonderful choice for family reading and classroom sharing. "A very special book by a superb artist and storyteller."—The Horn Book

A fun read-aloud, it also helps children ages 3 to 6 easily learn about how to share details of place in storytelling.

Critical Praise

“A rich sensory experience.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“A loving tribute to memories that defy the passage of time.” — Booklist (starred review)

“For millions of kids, summertime means visits with grandparents. They’ll relate to this autobiographical book, in which the author recalls his annual stays at his grandparents’ farm in Cottondale, Fla., in the 1940s and ‘50s.” (in the article “6 Standout Picture Books About Kids and Their Grandparents”)Brightly

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780688099503
  • ISBN 10: 0688099505
  • Imprint: Greenwillow Books
  • On Sale: 10/23/1991
  • Pages: 40
  • List Price:21.99 CAD
  • Ages: 4 to 8
  • BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / African American
  • BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Biographical / United States
  • BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational

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