Granddaddy's Street Songs

From School Library Journal Grade 1-3-Roddy loves to listen to his grandfather's tales of "long ago, when things weren't like they are today," and nothing gets Granddaddy going better than the photo album containing "fuzzy black-and-white pictures" from "the summer of nineteen hundred and fifty-five" when he spent his days "arabbin'." An endnote tells readers that "ay-rab" was a term used in Baltimore to describe African-American vendors who traveled the city selling fresh fruit and vegetables from horse-drawn wagons. Each vendor had his own particular call and developed a special gimmick or style to attract customers. Peeler, who wore "funny-looking pants," was well liked, but the best was Granddaddy himself, whose oversized, patchwork umbrella and call of "If you like what you hear/Then you'll love what you see./Peaches, peaches, yes sirree," let everyone know he was coming down the street. Cooper's brightly colored yet softly muted pastels are a perfect mix of Roddy's youthful affection and Granddaddy's tender nostalgia. While the regional appeal of this story shouldn't be overlooked, the universal charm of these two characters can't be denied.Alicia Eames, New York City Public Schools Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product Description A grandfather vividly describes to his grandson a typical day from his youth, when he worked as a peddler selling fresh fruits and vegetables from a horse-drawn wagon throughout the city.
Author: De Gross, Monalisa

Publisher: Jump At The Sun

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0786821329

ISBN-13: 9780786821327