Childtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir [Paperback]

Eloise Greenfield (Author), Lessie Jones Little (Author), Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Eloise Greenfield‘Three [African-American] women—grandmother, mother, daughter—recall significant aspects of their respective childhoods [from the 1800s through the 1950s]. The effect is poignant and moving [as familiar patterns develop]: household chores, school life and socials, encounters with prejudice, love of family, pride of heritage.’ —H.

Notable 1979 Children’s Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
1980 Carter G. Woodson Outstanding Merit Book (NCSS)
1979 Children's Book Show (American Institute of Graphic Arts)
Children's Books of 1979 (Library of Congress)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The loving, snapshot-like reminiscences ("Getting Baptized"; "Learning the Hard Way"; "Horses and Cows") of three African American women are embellished with family photographs and evocative drawings. Ages 9-11. (Jan.) This heroine bristles at the suggestion that she needs more than Tsugele's Broom (HarperCollins/Geringer ).
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About the Author

Eloise Greenfield is the author of an illustrious list of books for young people, including The Friendly Four, a Texas 2x2 Reading List book; In the Land of Words, an NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts; and How They Got Over: African Americans and the Call of the Sea, winner of a Bank Street Children's Book Award—all illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist. She is a recipient of the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award; the Coretta Scott King Author Award; the Award of Excellence from the Washington, D.C., branch of the National Writing Project; the Milner Award; the Hope S. Dean Award from the Foundation for Children's Literature; and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Ms. Greenfield lives in Washington, D.C.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; First HarperTrophy Edition edition (January 30, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064461343
• ISBN-13: 978-0064461344
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > United States > 1900s

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Childtimes, January 22, 2012

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This review is from: Childtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir (Paperback)

This book is a great insight to three generations of black women during their childhood and while growing up. I loved the different aspects and events in each women's life and it gives you a small glimpse of what their overall family life was like. This is a book written for young adults, but I enjoyed it as well because of the historical content. It's an overall fast and enjoyable read!

5.0 out of 5 stars Childtimes, March 22, 2009

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This review is from: Childtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir (Paperback)

Ths truly is a gem. Life in the south and for Black Americans in general covering 3 generations is discussed. But it is more about a family's love for eachother. Couldn't put it down. Had to read it all the way through in one sitting. Gave it to a teacher friend who grew up in the south. She read it in one sitting. I bought this book originally because one of its stories is featured in the Open Court 2002 reading series in a unit on heritage. Didn't realize it was still in print. Not just for kids.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is outstanding!!, June 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Childtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir (Library Binding)

I love Childtimes by Eloise Greenfield. I read Childtimes as a fifth grader. It was a wonderful book that should be read by all--young and old.