We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past

by Jacqueline Woodson

Book Overview

A young girl describes her various relatives and the foods they bring to the annual family picnic in this acclaimed picture book by Newbery Honor winner Woodson. Full color. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786802421
• ISBN13: 9780786802425
• Release Date: January 1900
• Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Cute Book

Very cute book, about having a picnic with family and friends

We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past

Great way to teach use of context clues in the classroom as well as illustrations supporting words/details. Woodson captures the themes of family and tradition.

The trials, tribulations and successes of family picnics

Regular midsummer family reunions disguised as a picnic are always events filled with history. There are the relatives whose creations are to die for and then there are those you fear will make you die. This delightful tale for children is about one such gathering. Everyone fears Martha's apple pie, which is dry and difficult to eat. However, everyone is polite and all eat every crumb and proclaim its' goodness. Some people arrive bearing great quantities of food and others come with nothing but a smile and what charm they have. No one openly objects of course, as the object of the gathering is to renew and strengthen family ties. Despite the presence of a few slackers, everyone manages to have plenty to eat and has a good time. The text of this book is at the right level for the young child and the illustrations are very colorful and will catch and keep their attention. Since all of the characters are black, this book can also be used in diversity programs.

We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past

We have 2 small children & this book is one of their favorites!! The pictures are bright & very eye catching & the story itself keeps you waiting for who will walk up next. My daughters 3rd grade class enjoyed all the characters. It reminds me of my family all the good food & times that we all share when we are together.

Wonderful book!

This book was just a joy to read to my two young children. The illustrations are so lively and colorful. The characters remind me of my own family. Everyone should read it!