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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The dreams of children. Lovely
At first glance, one would think that this book was written for young African-American readers, but that assumption would be wrong. This book illustrates to all children the importance of dreaming and reaching beyond the confines that society puts on them. What was a dream one day, becomes reality the next. On another level, this book educates people of all ages and races...
Published on June 22, 2004
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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Illustrations alone are worth the price
From adult perspective...Mish-mashed story completely fails to make a clear point. Whatever allegory the author was shooting for is cloudy and veiled. HOWEVER, the illustrations are eye-popping and truly wasted on this book. I will stay tuned for other books illustrated by Mr. E. B. Lewis and stay away from any books written by Ms. N.A. Tarpley. Very disappointing...
Published on May 2, 2004
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The dreams of children. Lovely,
By A Customer
This review is from: Joe-Joe's First Flight (Hardcover)
At first glance, one would think that this book was written for young African-American readers, but that assumption would be wrong. This book illustrates to all children the importance of dreaming and reaching beyond the confines that society puts on them. What was a dream one day, becomes reality the next. On another level, this book educates people of all ages and races about a time in history. About how Black Americans not only dreamed of the future, but have achieved the future. This is a message that all Americans can take to heart. Natasha Tapley's writting and Earl Lewis's amazing pictures combine perfectly once again.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Imaginative Book on The Power of Dreams,
By A Customer
This review is from: Joe-Joe's First Flight (Hardcover)
This book tells the story of an African American boy who dreams of flying an airplane during the age of segregation in the 1920s, when blacks were not allowed to fly. Not only does the story provide useful historical information (including an author's note about other black aviators), it also teaches kids the importance of believing in themselves and never giving up on their dreams, no matter what obstacles are put in their way. The lovely watercolor illustrations are the perfect complement to the beautiful lyrical language of the story. A must read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A warm story for kids with good picturebook reading skills,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Joe-Joe's First Flight (Hardcover)
E.B. Lewis provides realistic and warm watercolors to accompany this story by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley of segregation in the 1920s. Young Joe-Joe has always wanted to fly an airplane, but his first lesson never seems to happen despite his father's work at the local airport. His determination to fly makes for a warm story for kids with good picturebook reading skills.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Illustrations alone are worth the price,
By A Customer
This review is from: Joe-Joe's First Flight (Hardcover)
From adult perspective...Mish-mashed story completely fails to make a clear point. Whatever allegory the author was shooting for is cloudy and veiled. HOWEVER, the illustrations are eye-popping and truly wasted on this book. I will stay tuned for other books illustrated by Mr. E. B. Lewis and stay away from any books written by Ms. N.A. Tarpley.Very disappointing. Don't pay a lot. |
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Joe-Joe's First Flight by Natasha Tarpley (Hardcover - June 10, 2003)
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