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Aunt Flossie's Hats (and Crab Cakes Later)

Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard

Sunday afternoons are special for Sarah and Susan because that's when they visit Aunt Flossie -- she has a memorable collection of hats, each with a special story. "A picture book warmly expressive of personal history and intergenerational affection." -- Booklist, starred review

Book Details

  • Publisher: Turtleback Books
  • Publish Date: Feb 1st, 1995
  • Pages: NA
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.10in - 9.00in - 0.30in - 0.85lb
  • EAN: 9780780756380
  • Recommended age: 05-08
  • Categories: Family - Multigenerational

Praise for this book

"Howard injects her quiet story with drama and humor, and she gets Aunt Flossie's voice just right. . . . Aunt Flossie's storytelling is evocative and colorful. . . . A wonderful family story set matter-of-factly in an African-American environment."
"A picture book warmly expressive of personal history and intergenerational affection."
"A lyrical, entertaining story that rings with authenticity. . . . Ransome's distinguished oil paintings are gorgeous. . . . A compelling book that will draw readers back again and again."