Aunt Flossie's Hats and Crab Cakes Later - by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Sunday afternoons are Sarah and Susan's favorite time of the week. That's when they visit Great-great-aunt Flossie--and hear her stories about days of long ago, when she was young. American Bookseller Pick of the Lists. Parents' Choice Picture Book Award. Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. Full-color illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A lyrical celebration of Black families and family history based on the author's own memories of her great-aunt, with lush illustrations by James E. Ransome. <p/> Sunday afternoons are Sarah and Susan's favorite time of the week. That's when they visit Great-great-aunt Flossie and her memorable collection of hats--and hear her stories about days of long ago, when she was young. At times touching and poignant, laced with light humor, Aunt Flossie's stories give readers a peek into moments in Baltimore's history and a family who loves spending time together.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Howard injects her quiet story with drama and humor, and she gets Aunt Flossie's voice just right. . . . Aunt Flossie's storytelling is evocative and colorful. . . . A wonderful family story set matter-of-factly in an African-American environment. Horn Book <p/>A lyrical, entertaining story that rings with authenticity. . . . Ransome's distinguished oil paintings are gorgeous. . . . A compelling book that will draw readers back again and again. School Library Journal <p/>A picture book warmly expressive of personal history and intergenerational affection. Booklist, ALA, Starred Review<br>
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