I Love My Family (Just Us Books) - Hardcover

Hudson, Wade

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0590457632 ISBN 13: 9780590457637

Publisher: Cartwheel Books, 1993

Synopsis

At a joyous family reunion, relatives sing, dance, eat lots of food, and pose for a family picture

About this title

From Publishers Weekly:

Stiffly narrated by a boy of indeterminate age (uneven illustrations make him look, on various pages, anywhere from seven to 12 years old), this thin story describes the annual reunion of several generations of a large African American family. Hudson first introduces members of the family, and goes on to chronicle the activities they take part in during the gathering: "We go swimming. We play ball. We pick peaches. We sing. And we dance." Finally, readers view the portraits that a photographer takes of the extended family. Unfortunately, the story lacks sufficient animation to hold the attention of youngsters. And often the words and pictures are out of sync: the reunion takes place on Grandpa Lawrence's North Carolina farm, which looks more like a contemporary suburban home; and Great Aunt Nell looks 30 years younger than her alleged age, "almost one hundred years." Ages 3-7.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-3-- Every summer a young African-American boy and his family drive to North Carolina for a family reunion, where they laugh at Aunt Belle's funny stories, play basketball with Cousin Johnny (who claims he once played for the Harlem Globetrotters), and sit for photographs. They also sing, dance, and eat "lots and lots of good food." This book does not have a plot per se; rather, it is an enumeration of the various activities that take place at such a gathering. Awkward perspectives and a certain sameness to the characters' faces result in a leaden quality in the illustrations. The text, too, is flat and repetitive, but the book may be of use in encouraging children to think about their own family reunions. --Anna DeWind, Milwaukee Public Library
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cartwheel Books
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0590457632
• ISBN 13: 9780590457637
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Massey Cal