Coming On Home Soon
by Jacqueline Woodson
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Read in April, 2008
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preschool-2nd
CIP: Staying with Granma while Mama takes a job in Chicago during World War II, Ada Ruth misses her mother, who loves her more than rain or snow.
I was kind of let down after reading the story. It seemed kind of blah after seeing that it was on an award list. I din't get a wow factor. Although it is a well written and soothing story for young children about being separated from parents/family. I think it would be ideal for preschoolers through 1st or 2nd.
Caldecott Honor Book.
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I was kind of let down after reading the story. It seemed kind of blah after seeing that it was on an award list. I din't get a wow factor. Although it is a well written and soothing story for young children about being separated from parents/family. I think it would be ideal for preschoolers through 1st or 2nd.
Caldecott Honor Book.
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Read in January, 2007
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I really enjoyed this book. It's the story of a girl who lives with her grandmother while her mother goes into the city to find work during the war. I didn't think I would like this book but the author does a wonderful job of describing the way the girl is waiting and missing her mother (without being too sappy or dramatic). I usually like stories that are more obviously cleaver but I grew to love this one and the end made me cry :) it's a gentler story but a powerful one too. E.B. Lewis' waterc...more
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Read in November, 2004
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Jacqueline Woodson tells the story that lets the U.S. know that Rosie the Riveter was not only white but she came in every beautiful shade of brown. This book is quite special to me because my grandmother and aunt both worked in the Tank arsenal in Detroit during that time. Thanks Jackie for remembering these brown beautiful women that too help win the war!
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Read in June, 2008
This book got my kids thinking and asking lots of questions. It helped spur a conversation that enlightened my children and for that it was an interesting read.
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the story line is simple, but it contains more than picture and words.
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2005 Caldecott Honor. I like this author.
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Read in February, 2005
Caldecott Honor book.
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Read in March, 2008
