The Day Gogo Went to Vote [School & Library Binding]

Elinor Batezat Sisulu (Author), Sharon Wilson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Illustrated in rich pastels, this child's-eye view of an important milestone in South African history allows young readers to experience every detail of this eventful day.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Thembi accompanies her hundred-year-old great-grandmother to the polling place in the first election in which black South Africans are allowed to vote. Infirm and housebound, Gogo is determined to vote and does so with a little help from her community. Excellent pastel pictures capture the happy occasion. A 1999 Parents' Choice® Gold Award Winner. (Mary Nix, Parents' Choice®). -- From Parents' Choice® --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: San Val (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613228375
• ISBN-13: 978-0613228374
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,166,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars History made meaningful for the younger set, September 6, 2004

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Reginald D. Garrard "the G-man" (Camilla, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Day Gogo Went to Vote (School & Library Binding)

Contemporary authors tackle issues that would've been unheard of, fifty, even thirty years ago. "The Day Gogo Went to Vote" addresses South Africa's emergence from its apartheid past to the present politically-balanced form of government. Taking place in the days prior to the election of Nelson Mandela as its first black president, the book shows how important it is for open and free representation at the polling places.

The wonderful illustrations, coupled with the inspiring characters, make this a fascinating and insightful read. The love shared between the old lady and her grandchild, as well as the respect the community has for the elderly, helps to promote citizenship and family values.

"The Day Gogo Went to Vote" belongs in every library, every school, and, if things were perfect, every home.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The day gogo went to vote, September 30, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Day Gogo Went to Vote (Paperback)

This book is very educational! I would say kids of all ages should read this book. This book is about a girl named Thembi who lives with her great-grandmother and parents. Well one day Thembi's mom comes home crying because black South Africans are finally going to get to vote and it it very special because it will be Thembis great-grandmothers first time to vote. At first Thembis parents say her great-grandmother cant go vote because they will have to be at work when she votes so she will have no way of getting there. Also that there will be very long lines and they dont think she can stand for that long. This book has very nice pictures that you should look at even if you havnt read the book! It teaches kids that in some places in our world people are not so lucky like we are, they dont have very much freedom. Also that children should'nt take things for granted and should respect what they have because other kids arent so lucky!

4.0 out of 5 stars Wordy book but a great topic!, August 27, 2009

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L. Husi "lkristin" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Day Gogo Went to Vote (Paperback)

Be warned this is a long wordy book. However, the topic is a great one (the election of Nelson Mandela) and the pictures more than make up for how long this book is. Great for older kids. I read it to my 6th grade class and they loved it.