Mirandy and Brother Wind - Patricia Mckissack

Descriere Mirandy and Brother Wind - Patricia Mckissack

This ebullient collaboration captures the texture of rural life and culture 40 years after the end of slavery through the plucky determination of a little girl. A Caldecott Honor Book. A Coretta Scott King Award winner. Full color. \nEach page sparkles with life.--The New York Times Book Review \n In this Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning tale, Mirandy is determined to capture the best partner for the junior cakewalk jubilee. And who is the best partner? The wind, of course \n \n Grandmama Beasley says, Can't nobody put shackles on Brother Wind, chile. He be special. He be free. With neighbors up and down Ridgetop suggesting all manner of strategies, and friend Ezel laughing at each foiled one, Mirandy grows ever more determined: she'll get hold of that Brother Wind yet \n Patricia C. McKissack's thoroughly engaging tale dances with spirit and rollicking good humor. Complemented by Jerry Pinkney's rich, eye-catching watercolors of the rural South, here's one of those rare, rewarding picture books that is sure to be read and enjoyed again and again.\n

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Dragonfly Books

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ENSTK

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9780679883333

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1

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