Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of
Freight Train, Truck, and many other classic picture books for young
children, writes of his own childhood experiences visiting his
grandparents in Florida. Share this book at home or in the classroom.
Everyone will enjoy the memories of a perfect day in the country,
exploring and playing, and the connections among family members across
generations.
Four children travel with their mother, and when the train arrives in
Cottondale, Florida, the summer at Bigmama's house begins! Donald Crews
brilliantly evokes the sights, sounds, and emotions of a memorable
childhood experience.
Beautifully and richly illustrated, this is a wonderful choice for
family reading and classroom sharing. "A very special book by a superb
artist and storyteller."--The Horn Book
A fun read-aloud, it also helps children ages 3 to 6 easily learn about
how to share details of place in storytelling.