Bigmama's

Written & illustrated by Donald Crews

A train ride to Florida sparks a summer of family memories and childhood adventures.

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40 pages· 641 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Four children embark on a train journey to Cottondale, Florida, where summer at Bigmama's house awaits. Through vivid illustrations, experience the joy of family bonds and childhood adventures. What memories will they create in this enchanting countryside? Discover the sights, sounds, and emotions of a perfect day in the country, where generations connect and stories unfold. This beautifully illustrated tale invites young readers to explore the magic of family and the art of storytelling.

From the publisher

Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Freight Train, Truck, and many other classic picture books for young children, writes of his own childhood experiences visiting his grandparents in Florida. Share this book at home or in the classroom. Everyone will enjoy the memories of a perfect day in the country, exploring and playing, and the connections among family members across generations.Four children travel with their mother, and when the train arrives in Cottondale, Florida, the summer at Bigmama’s house begins! Donald Crews brilliantly evokes the sights, sounds, and emotions of a memorable childhood experience.Beautifully and richly illustrated, this is a wonderful choice for family reading and classroom sharing. “A very special book by a superb artist and storyteller.”–The Horn Book A fun read-aloud, it also helps children ages 3 to 6 learn about how to share details of place in storytelling. Celebrate the bonds of family over generations with Donald Crews’s evocative picture books Bigmama’s and its companion, Shortcut.

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