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Isabell Monk

Family Hardcover – January 1, 2001

by Isabell Monk (Author), Janice Lee Porter (Illustrator)

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In the companion picture book to Hope, Hope's new and unusual dessert blends well with the traditional dishes prepared by her cousins and Aunt Poogee at their annual summer get-together. 10,000 first printing.

Reading age

5 - 9 years
Language

English
Grade level

2 - 3
Lexile measure

AD600L
Dimensions

8.25 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
Publisher

Lerner Pub Group
Publication date

January 1, 2001
ISBN-10

157505485X
ISBN-13

978-1575054858
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From Publishers Weekly

The star of Hope returns for a sequel, which again revolves around her ethnicity as the child of a white father and an African-American mother. Hope and her parents gather with members of her mother's extended family at Aunt Poogee's farm for their annual summer reunion. Into the relative- and food-filled house, Hope carries a box holding her contribution to the feast: pickles. "That's different. But come to think of it, so are you," a cousin comments. As she offers a rundown of the various dishes on the table, Monk emphasizes the fact that each comes from a family recipe (e.g., "Aunt Frances had brought her family recipe corn pudding"). When Hope serves her pickles (she has inserted a peppermint stick into each), she announces that a cousin "on my papa's side" taught her how to make the dessert. This prompts Aunt Poogee to advise the girl later, "Sharing food is a good way of sharing family . Always add a cup of tradition from your papa's family to a cup from your mama's side." Five recipes including one for the pickles appear at the end. Featuring broad strokes and a warm palette, Porter's softly focused, stylized paintings help convey the family's energy and camaraderie. Though the characters remain rather sketchy, the tale may well feed worthwhile dialogue about bringing families together. Ages 3-8. (Feb.)
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From School Library Journal

Gr 2-5-Hope, a biracial child, returns from her self-titled debut (Carolrhoda, 1998) to visit her country relatives with a surprise contribution to the large extended family's feast-peppermint pickles (recipe included). Her narrative is simple, yet sprinkled with meaningful descriptions and homespun expressions. The story is full of events that could happen at any gathering: children lose interest in their games when it's time to churn ice cream; one boy insists on playing his trumpet; another delivers a humorous blessing at mealtime. The paintings are impressionistic (often the texture of the canvas shows) and full of color. The illustrations excel at showing emotions; often, Hope looks as if she is dancing because she is so happy. The highlight is a two-page spread showing the family at dinner. The child's surprise may sound odd to some readers, but since the story is about accepting the tastes of others, it is appropriate. A good choice to pair with Cynthia Rylant's The Relatives Came (Bradbury, 1985) or Elizabeth Howard's Aunt Flossie's Hats (and Crab Cakes Later) (Clarion, 1991).-Thomas Pitchford, Rosenthal Elementary, Alexandria, LA

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lerner Pub Group (January 1, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 157505485X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1575054858
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD600L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches

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I loved this book, it was very good reading for me and my granddaughter. I hope to have this book for a long time and my granddaughter can read it to her children.

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My daughters favorite book

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G. Dominiece

Hope

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 12, 2003

A little girl named Hope visited her Aunt Poogee house. She goes every summer right before school opens back. She loves visiting her Aunt Poogee's because there is always something to do. One summer one of her Aunt's friends asked "Is this child mixed." Hope heard it and wondered what she meant. Later on she couldn't think about anything but what her Aunt's friend said about her.
Hope is a great book that teach young children that they are special no matter what they look like. This book is fantastic and will keep readers wondering what the author will write next.

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brains_and_budget

Weak multicultural message, no storyline

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 20, 2003

I like children's books that have storylines, and this doesn't. Nothing happens except Hope's family gathers for a dinner, and Hope briefly describes what each person brings. It isn't very interesting, and while food could be a great way to discuss how two families come together, especially families from different racial groups, the opportunity is completely missed. A cousin comments that Hope's food contribution is different, "but so is she," apparently a reference to her being biracial. But none of the characters, including Hope, notice what he says, and the comment comes and goes without a ripple.
Now, if the author had had both families eating together and one had brought collard greens and the other brought pierogies, if the other family members were hesitant about the unfamiliar foods but Hope, the bridge between the two, showed them the way, or if the families simply enjoyed the feast, having already accepted and enjoyed their differences, or if anyone had commented on what the cousin meant.... if any of those things had happened in this book, then I'd have a different review. If you are looking for a message about family and food, there are many other books. If you are looking for a book about multiracial families, the author's earlier book "Hope" is much better.

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