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Bigmama's
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Bigmama's Hardcover - 1991

by Crews, Donald

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The wonder of summer evolves in Donald Crews' celebration of the universality of childhood. When the train finally arrives in Cottondale, the summer at Bigmama's house in Florida begins, and the hot endless days of summer stretch wonderfully ahead. Full-color illustrations.

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HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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  • Title Bigmama's
  • Author Crews, Donald
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers, New York, New York, U.s.a.
  • Date 1991-10
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 744653-6
  • ISBN 9780688099503 / 0688099505
  • Weight 0.78 lbs (0.35 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.34 x 10.22 x 0.39 in (21.18 x 25.96 x 0.99 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 550
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: South Atlantic
    • Cultural Region: Southeast U.S.
    • Demographic Orientation: Rural
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Geographic Orientation: Florida
    • Seasonal: Summer
  • Library of Congress subjects African Americans, Family life
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 90033142
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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Summary

Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Freight Train, Truck, and many other classic picture books for young children, writes of his own childhood experiences visiting his grandparents in Florida.Four African American 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

From the rear cover

When the train arrived in Cottondale, the summer at Bigmama's house in Florida began. Donald Crews brilliantly evokes the sights, sounds, and emotions of a memorable childhood experience. "A very special book by a superb artist and storyteller."--Horn Book.

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  • ALA Best Books Young Adults, 01/01/1992, Page 1367
  • Booklist, 02/01/1992, Page 1036
  • Booklist Ed Choice Youth, 01/01/1992, Page 875
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/1991, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 09/20/1991, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 10/01/1991, Page 0

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