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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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- My Black Me: A Beginning Book of Black Poetry by Arnold Adoff in Front Matter, page 41, and Back Matter
- Personal Fiction Writing: A Guide to Writing from Real Life for Teachers, Students & Writers by Meredith Sue Willis in Front Matter, page 13, and Back Matter
- Grand Mothers: Poems, Reminiscences, and Short Stories About The Keepers Of Our Traditions by Nikki Giovanni in Front Matter, page 158, and Back Matter
- Conversations with Nikki Giovanni (Literary Conversations Series) by Virginia C. Fowler in Front Matter, page 108, and page 156
- The Brown Decision, Jim Crow, And Southern Identity (Mercer University Lamar Memorial Lectures) by James C. Cobb on page 62, and Back Matter
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