{"product_id":"bigmamas-isbn-9780688099503","title":"Bigmama's","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of \u003cem\u003eFreight Train\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTruck\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautifully and richly illustrated, this is a wonderful choice for family reading and classroom sharing. \"A very special book by a superb artist and storyteller.\"—\u003cem\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fun read-aloud, it also helps children ages 3 to 6 easily learn about how to share details of place in storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e | When the train arrived in Cottondale, the summer at Bigmama's house in Florida began. Donald Crews brilliantly evokes the sights, sounds, and emotions of a memorable childhood experience. \"A very special book by a superb artist and storyteller.\"--Horn Book. | \u003cp\u003e“A loving tribute to memories that defy the passage of time.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A rich sensory experience.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For millions of kids, summertime means visits with grandparents. They’ll relate to this autobiographical book, in which the author recalls his annual stays at his grandparents’ farm in Cottondale, Fla., in the 1940s and ‘50s.” (in the article “\u003cstrong\u003e6 Standout Picture Books About Kids and Their Grandparents”)\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrightly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887486824677,"sku":"NP9780688099503","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780688099503.jpg?v=1730226207","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/bigmamas-isbn-9780688099503","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}