"Ringgold recounts the dream adventure of eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, who flies above her apartment-building rooftop, the 'tar beach' of the title, looking down on 1939 Harlem. Part autobiographical, part fictional, this allegorical tale sparkles with symbolic and historical references central to African-American culture. The spectacular artwork resonates with color and texture. Children will delight in the universal dream of mastering one's world by flying over it. A practical and stunningly beautiful book." -- Horn Book
Tar Beach, was a Caldecott Honor Book, a winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for illustration, a Reading Rainbow featured selection, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and the recipient of numerous other honors, including a Parents Choice Gold Award.
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Faith Ringgold |
ISBN | 0517885441 |
Publication Date | Dec 3, 1996 |
Publisher | Dragonfly Books |
Award Winners | Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Award, Parents’ Choice Award |
Language | English |