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With all the hub-bub about another picture book's inaccurate depiction of slavery for young people, why is no one trumpeting this quiet gem? Powerful, spare text depicts the hope of many a slave in the New Orleans environs that Sunday and their half day of rest will come and the promises that taste of freedom brings. Magnificently illustrated.
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Comparing this to other recent books, this one develops a much better way to approach the complexity of slavery.
Beautiful beautiful book. Story, illustrations. Haunting but beautiful.
Powerful story beautifully illustrated. R. Gregory Christie's award winning illustrations convey, with basic colors and simple yet elegant strokes, the struggle of slavery as well as the joy of hope for freedom. Excellent choice for sharing with a group.
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I think the introduction has a lot of great information that makes this book very useful.
Fabulous poem, fabulous story. Deceptively simple.
Phenomenal! Every school library should own.
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