Quinnie Blue
A tender and lyrical portrayal of the special relationship between a young African-American girl and her grandmother, by an acclaimed author and an award-winning illustrator. "Quinnie Blue, Did your... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0805043780
ISBN13:9780805043785
Release Date:May 2000
Publisher:Henry Holt & Company
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 9.4" x 11.3"
Age Range:4 to 7 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
A Book For Sharing Culture and Transgenerational Stories
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
First off, I have to say that the art in this book is superior to virtually any other children's storybook I have seen in my young parenting career. The paintings portay the scene described in the words perfectly.This book does an excellent job of conveying a family life where the stories passed through the generations matter so much that the grandchildren DO in fact dream and wonder about the lives of their grandparents. I want for my daughter to dream and wonder, too.As the adoptive father of a biracial girl, I think this is a good book for conveying a part of her cultural heritage that she may not get to experience much first hand.
Beautiful grandma/mother/daughter book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book is beautifully written and illustrated. The rhythm and lyricism of the words conveys the loving relationship between the little girl and her grandmother. I've given the book as a gift to several little girls. One mother called to say that they had read the book 2 or 3 times each day since it was received. Don't let 'race' color your decision to purchase this book. The story is for all little girls and grown-up girls as well.
Quinnie Blue is true
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I love this book! Dinah Johnson tells all about family living in the Carolinas, using the language of the African-American culture, yet the book's theme is universal. A good read for any child. I particularly liked the name, Hattie Lottie Annie Quinnie Blue. The rhythm of the words are truly like raindrops falling on a tin roof as I remember growing up in North Carolina. James Ransome's life-like illustrations are wonderful. Throughout this read, one can sense the presence of self love as Quinnie Blue compares her life experiences to that of her grandmother's. So, unselfish self-love is passed down.
wonderful!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
the best for children of all ages her writing is superb!
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