Bye, MIS' Lela

by Dorothy Carter

Book Overview

Sugar Plum, an African American preschooler, must come to terms with the death of her elderly babysitter. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374310130
• ISBN13: 9780374310134
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.9" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Tender Words for a Tough Topic

Tenderly told and stunningly illustrated! Dorothy Carter tells how a little girl says goodbye to an elderly friend. Miss Lela embodies the mothering elders who blessed many of our childhoods. In the story, "Sugar Plum" learns to accept the reality of Miss Lela's death. She discovers strength and comfort in remembering her. Southern sunlight shines through the illustrations. A great book for a child dealing with loss. A touching tribute to the "Miss Lelas" who nurtured many of us!