Babba and I Went Hunting Today [Hardcover]

Stacy Barton (Author), Maureen O'Brien (Illustrator)

Book Description

Babba has cancer and she's losing her hair. But this day is a good day. As Babba and her granddaughter hunt tigers and play pirates we are introduced to life at its fullest—celebrating a God who's bigger than anything. (20050501)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This rhyming book about Grandma's cancer tells of a little girl observing her 'Babba' handling her illness in an especially positive manner. Here is a sensitive subject dealt with honesty, warmth, and hope, leaving readers believing and knowing that God is greater than any problem. This is an encouraging book with a final page offered as a guide for families that may be struggling with a similar situation." (MBk Christian Schools International )

"Maureen O'Brien's pastel-style illustrations combine realism, a touch of fantasy and soft focus. Barton's simple, rhyming text provides a story that may help young readers to deal with situations in their own lives that are far from storybook-perfect." (Alan Cochrum Fort Worth Star Telegram )

From the Back Cover

Babba is sick, and she’s losing her hair.

But this day is a good day. As Honey and her Babba hunt tigers and play pirates, they celebrate a God who’s bigger than any problem.

This endearing story will help parents and grandparents talk with their kids about difficult illness and how to take advantage of every moment.

As a poet, playwright, actress, and teacher, Stacy Barton’s twenty-year professional career in the arts has always been about her relationship with the audience. Currently living in Maitland, Florida, with her husband and kids, Stacy has written, directed, and performed for Walt Disney World, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and IBM.

(20041201)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Kidzone (June 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825420377
• ISBN-13: 978-0825420375
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,625,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stacy is a storyteller, spending her time as a short story author and playwright. Her collection of short stories, Surviving Nashville, was released in 2007. Her stories and poetry have appeared in a variety of literary magazines including Potomac Review, Relief, Ruminate and Stonework and her most recent stage play, an adaptation of Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales, premiered in Orlando, Florida. In addition to short stories, plays, and poetry, Stacy is the author of a children's picture book (Babba and I Went Hunting Today), a Ringling Bros circus (Illuscination) and an animated short film (Christmas in Hollyville). At the moment a handful of publishers are considering her novel and a new collection of stories. In the meantime, she works as a free-lance scriptwriter for the Disney Company.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming Book About Icky Illness, November 5, 2004

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The Reader (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Babba and I Went Hunting Today (Hardcover)

Who'da thought you could write a cute rhyming book about Grandma's cancer? It seems like a very specific niche to fill, but this book does it very sweetly, with the little girl observing her "Babba" handling her sickness with grace.

My 7-year-old daughter who's grandmother does NOT have cancer asked a lot of questions, which is probably a good thing.

God, in the book, seems to approve of Babba and her attitude, and, no doubt, approves of this charming little book, too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Resource for Families facing Adversity, August 12, 2004

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Lisa M. Hendey "Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, Author" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Babba and I Went Hunting Today (Hardcover)

Babba and I Went Hunting Today (Kregel Publications, May 2004) by Stacy Barton is a beautiful story about a special grandmother, Babba, who is facing a battle with cancer. Babba and her granddaughter Honey spend a special day together, playing and exploring. In her gentle way, Babba finds ways to encourage and share with Honey throughout the course of the day.

The main message of the book, celebrating a God who is bigger than any problem, rings through loud and clear through marvelous dialogues and heartwarming illustrations. The final page of the book offers a guide, prepared by experts at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, for helping families explore the feelings that may accompany periods of difficulty or illness. Babba and I Went Hunting Today is a 32 page hardcover, intended for children over the age of five.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving story about cancer from a child's perspective, July 27, 2004

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D. Beckett - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Babba and I Went Hunting Today (Hardcover)

I really didn't know what to expect when I read this book, but let me just say it produces a WOW factor. The author's handling of this sensitive subject is honest, hopeful, and extremely moving. I highly recommend it for anyone with children who have possibly faced this trauma in their lives. I also highly recommend it for those who haven't!