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Summertime
Illustrated by Mike Wimmer
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About The Book
This classically illustrated picture book shows a sun-drenched slice of life for a family in the Southern countryside, inspired by the folk opera Porgy and Bess.
A black family soaks up the sun, splashing in the pond, baking apple pie, and raising their voices in song at church.
A black family soaks up the sun, splashing in the pond, baking apple pie, and raising their voices in song at church.
About The Illustrator
Mike Wimmer has illustrated many books for children, including Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth by Robert Burleigh, which was named an ALA Notable Children’s Book and was called a “grand slam” in a starred review in Publishers Weekly. He also illustrated Flight: The Journey of Charles Lindbergh by Robert Burleigh, which received the Orbis Pictus Award for nonfiction. He lives in Georgia with his family.
Product Details
- Publisher: Aladdin (June 1, 2002)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9780689850479
- Grades: K and up
- Ages: 5 - 99
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Awards and Honors
- CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Summertime Trade Paperback 9780689850479(12.3 MB)