A poem by one of America's most popular African-American poets celebrates the simple, comfortable pleasures of life in the South, describing vegetables eaten right out of the garden, church picnics, and homemade ice cream.
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From Publishers Weekly
Giovanni's brief poem about summertime in the rural South makes for a sunny picture book. An African American girl moves like a gentle breeze through Johnson's lush and warmly lit oil paintings as she describes and partakes of such seasonal fare as fresh sweet corn, homemade ice cream and "lots of barbecue and buttermilk." The very short text here forces a reliance on mood and tone, with great success. The renowned poet's vivid writing features a graceful use of universal images and emotions that may stir the reader's memories. Johnson's artwork extends Giovanni's words, depicting verdant fields in crisp contrast to white houses and dresses. A church picnic never looked so tasty. All ages.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-Opulent double-spread paintings provide a bold setting for a simple poem. Giovanni remembers a Knoxville, Tennessee summer in all its touching, tasty, feel-good glory as she tells of a young black girl eating produce fresh from her daddy's garden, listening to the church choir, and spending loving time with her grandma. Many of Johnson's illustrations have the soft-focus blur of distant memory-memories that are perhaps most powerful for members of this Tennessee community, but the pure pleasures of family, neighbors, and summer have universal appeal. Though some children may be less familiar with okra and buttermilk, they're sure to relate to the ice cream, bare feet, and a grandmother's hugs. A good choice for bedtime or gentle sharing, this book could also prove useful in a variety of educational settings.
Jody McCoy, Casady School, Oklahoma City
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Jody McCoy, Casady School, Oklahoma City
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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buying for its art alone,
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This review is from: Knoxville, Tennessee (Library Binding)
simplicity evocative of simple roots and candidly focused as thru a child's perception, masses of color infuse work with enormous strength of statement. composition redolent of A. Wyeth's dynamism,executed with a flatness approaching Braque: an artistic tour de force.
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