Goody O'Grumpity [Paperback]

Carol Brink (Author), Ashley Wolff (Illustrator)

Book Description

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

"Wolff's stuning linoleum-block prints . . . illustrate this timeless, lilting poem. . . . The art and handsome typography . . . evoke a colonial past, when the children of a village rally at the news that a kindly woman is baking a cake . . . Wolff's research brought her to Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts, where she found the 17th-century recipe for spice cake (containing the ingredients mentioned in the poem) that is reprinted at the close of this engaging book".--Publishers Weekly, starred review. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

PW's starred review praised the "stunning" linoleum-block prints accompanying a "timeless" poem set in a colonial village. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-Wolff takes this 1937 poem by a Newbery medalist and brings it to life with her bold, detailed, hand-colored linoleum prints. The action is simple. Goody, a Pilgrim, bakes a spice cake and the children come running, first to lick the bowl and then, best of all, to sample the cake itself. The illustrations provide a strong sense of time and place. Details pertaining to the dwellings, dress, and occupations of the townsfolk are all consistent with the colonial setting. Goody collects her ingredients from the nearby cows and hens, churns her own butter, and places the cakes in a community stone oven. As the aroma wafts over the land, readers' vision of this past life is expanded as they follow the smoky trail through the woods to the neighboring Indian settlement. The book ends with Goody's recipe. A rich vision of the past, especially for Thanksgiving.
Martha Topol, Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: North-South Books (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558586148
• ISBN-13: 978-1558586147
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,210,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carol Ryrie Brink was the author of many books for young readers, including Caddie Woodlawn's Family, the companion volume to Caddie Woodlawn, and Baby Island.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great interactive and bonding book, October 28, 2000

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Shannon Mcelyea (Saratoga, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goody O'Grumpity (Paperback)

The illustrations are consistently creative and engaging Ashley Wolff. This book is great to read to children, as well as to have children read while baking the recipe together! What could be more delightful than creating something fun and nummy with your loved ones? I'm planning "Goody O'Grumpity" baking parties for my nieces, nephews, custodians and God children. Warm and wonderful for everyone.

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun story and beautiful illustrations, December 12, 2011

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Piedmont Lady (Winston-Salem, NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Goody O'Grumpity (Hardcover)

My daughters LOVE this book. It is actually a long poem and the illustrations are precious. Highly recommend for preschool and early elementary ages.