Momma, Where Are You From?

by Marie Bradby

Book Overview

"In this lyrical picture book, an African American mother tells her young daughter about growing up in the rural South in a time long ago.... Bradby tells of the good times with and love in every... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531331059
• ISBN13: 9780531331057
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Orchard Books (NY)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.4" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

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I gave this book 5 stars because on some days her mom doesn't say where she's from. But, he shows it in the illustrations. On the close ups they are great. You can see every little detail. He makes the pictures come alive.

Voyagis from Asley River Creative arts El.

The book Mamma Were Are You From? taught me a lesson. It showed me that the little girl wants to know where her mother is from. It was fantastic. It especially tells you what their life was like. For example, it showed me where they got the food, like fish and ice. It showed people helping by putting the string beans on the table. People were drinking soda, eating fried fish, and having fun at the cookout. Chris's illustrations are fantastic. I like his drawings. Chris Soentpiet, you're the best!

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I give this book five stars because it's a good book and I Like how Chris Soentpiet did an excellent job on his Illustrations.He did a good job because he took his time to Illustrate peopleand he did a good job. Chris Soentpiet is the best Illustratorin town. My Favorite part in Momma Where Are You From is whenshe helps her mom put the food on the table for dinner. I like the Illustrations because he did a wonderful job and I wish Icould buy one of his books.

Jessica from Ashley River Creative Art El.

Momma Where Are You From reminded me of when I ask my mom and dad where they are from. This book was good. I mean very good. This book was One Of The Best. The illustrations brought the book to life. I love this book because it was EXCELLENT!I will give this book 5 stars!

Tenderness and strength in one simple story

Marie Bradby's poetic language is the perfect medium for the mother's message of pride and nostalgia as she tells her curious child about life in the segregated South. Despite her happy memories of close family, special treats from her mother, and working with her sister, the mother (as a child) is aware of segregation and bothered by it in ways that a child would be. The lovely artwork perfectly complements the words, casting an almost surrealistic glow over the "memory" passages while a sharper, modern light illuminates the here and now. Highly recommended.