  | Book Details Title: Big Papa and the Time Machine |
Book DescriptionReview “Big Papa takes his grandchild back in time to see what bravery looks like in this tender story by Bernstrom (Gator, Gator, Gator!) . . . Wide angles give the spreads visual power, while soft pastels convey the journey’s otherworldly atmosphere and the stories’ intimacy.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))”A unique perspective in a beautifully executed book about starting school. A must-purchase. Bernstrom’s latest book digs deep, with a story about a child facing fears by discovering a grandfather’s difficult past . . . In the first-person narrative, written largely in dialogue that features African American Vernacular English, the child poses questions, and the knowing grandparent responds with sage, though not preachy, one-liners. “Sometimes you gotta walk with giants if you ever gonna find out what you made of.” Evans’s signature style animate(s) the story in a joyous way that uplifts the text.” (School Library Journal (starred review))“This imaginative and inventive tale walks a child through African American history by way of his grandfather’s past. An excellent choice for reading with grandparents or for a first-day-of-school storytime.” (Booklist)“Bernstrom’s colloquial text captures the warm relationship between Big Papa and his grandson.” (Horn Book Magazine) “Love and reverence for history and family radiate from Bernstorm’s words.” (Kirkus Reviews) Read more About the Author Daniel Bernstrom is the author of the critically acclaimed One Day in the Eucalytus, Eucalyptus Tree and Gator, Gator, Gator!. Dan earned an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University and currently works at the Learning Resource Center Coordinator at Minnesota State College Southeast, where he tutors students in math, writing, and science. He lives in Red Wing, Minnesota, with his wife, Heather; daughter, LaVonne; and sons, Grace, and Haven. Visit him at www.lillylabs.com.Shane W. Evans is the illustrator of more than thirty picture books for children, including The Way a Door Closes by Hope Anita Smith, a Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award winner, and the author and illustrator of Olu’s Dream. He has exhibited his art in West Africa and Paris and in Chicago, New York, and other major U.S. cities. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri, where he runs Dream Studio, a community art space. Read more Customers Review:This story is a masterpiece. It is a touching story of bravery in the face of uncertainty. All children should have this book read to him or her as it is important to understand America’s history. | |
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