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By Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg

Book Overview

Even though eight-year-old Ernestine lives with her family up North, "back home" is Lumberton, North Carolina, the place where she was born and where her mama grew up. From the moment she steps off the train, Ernestine feels right at home in the lush, green countryside, working on the family farm, and spending time with her aunt, uncle, and cousins. This nostalgic, sweetly humorous visit home--based on Gloria Pinkney's own childhood memories--is perfect for intergenerational sharing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140565477
• ISBN13: 9780140565478
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.4" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

FunnyBones

I checked this book out of the library several years ago and have been looking for it ever since then. I am thrilled to have found it. We love it!

a classic from my childhood and now my child's childhood!

I can remember reading this book over and over and over again when I was a beginning reader 25 years ago! I loved the repetition/rythym of the words and the silly illustrations. It is great for a new reader to try on his/her own and wonderful to hear being read as well. This is a must for my son's library. I am so glad I was able to find it, as my old copy is long gone.