Book Overview
It's summer vacation, but Zuri Jackson isn't happy. What will she do all summer long in the city when her best friend, Danitra. Brown, the most splendiferous girl in town, is off to visit her family... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0688131557
ISBN13:9780688131555
Release Date:January 2002
Publisher:Amistad Press
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 9.7" x 11.3"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Being familiar with illustrator Floyd Cooper's work from the earlier "Grandpa's Face," I couldn't avoid being drawn to this beautifully drawn children's book. I immediately thought of my five-year-old niece and her passion for reading. Nikki Grimes' tale is one to which all can relate: the longing for a friend that has relocated. Through a series of "letters," the two girls, Zuri and the title character, share what is happening with each other in the miles that separate them. Such familiar "adventures" as block parties, family reunions, staring at the night sky, making new friends, school, private places, and the eventual reunion are presented in text that children will find most appealing. This book belongs on every child's WISH list.
Especially recommended for school & community libraries.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Zuri Jackson and Danitra Brown are best friends facing a long summer apart, for Danitra is going to visit her family in the country. They decide to cultivate a series of letters sharing their summer: this presents their insights, with Floyd Cooper providing the illustrative embellishments.
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