The Sunday Outing
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

The Sunday Outing

Written by Gloria Jean Pinkney · Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

A journey home reveals family sacrifices and hidden warmth.

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32 pages· 1,689 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· AD690L
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Bookroo's summary

Young Ernestine embarks on a poignant journey to her birthplace, supported by her family's heartfelt sacrifices. As she and her great-aunt Odessa watch the trains, a deeper story of love and belonging unfolds. What truths will Ernestine discover about her roots and the ties that bind her family together? This touching tale captures the essence of family warmth and the power of returning home.

From the publisher

Ernestine, the young heroine of Back Home, and her great-aunt Odessa often ride the trolley to the railroad station to watch the trains from North Carolina come in. When Ernestine finally travels on a train to the place of her birth, everyone in her family sacrifices something to make her trip possible. Gloria Jean and Jerry Pinkney together depict family warmth as bright as sunshine.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1994)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,689
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD690L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
74600
Publication
Published
June 1, 1994
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780803711983

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