(Fantasy)
Author: Faith Ringgold
Title: Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad in the Sky
Publisher: Crown Publishers Inc Date: 1992
Age level: Primary (K-2) Elementary (3-4)
Summary:
Cassie and her brother BeBe are flying in the sky when they encounter a mysterious train. BeBe hops onto the train and Cassie is left crying for him. She meets Harriet Tubman who transports her back to the time of slavery and helps her escape from the south to be with her brother again.
Strengths:
This story is rich in history and does a great job of still being exciting. It gives facts without being boring, yet also has a fantastical nature to it. The illustrations match the story perfectly and often show things that the text may not explicitly spell out. They are so colorful and thought out, without being too overwhelming. The story keeps you wanting more and always looking to turn the next page. It truly is a terrific book that all teachers should share with their classes.
Concerns:
The only concern I have with this book is how it jumps from place to place and often times seems to skip over some details. It is a picture book however, so it has to leave some things out. I am just afraid it could confuse some of the younger children.
Classroom use/Other comments:
This book would be a great lead in to a history class on slavery. It is also a great beginning to a lesson on Harriet Tubman and other brave people of her time. At the back of the book there is a history of Harriet Tubman and the real Underground Railroad, which could be easily incorporated into a lesson!
Author: Faith Ringgold
Title: Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad in the Sky
Publisher: Crown Publishers Inc Date: 1992
Age level: Primary (K-2) Elementary (3-4)
Summary:
Cassie and her brother BeBe are flying in the sky when they encounter a mysterious train. BeBe hops onto the train and Cassie is left crying for him. She meets Harriet Tubman who transports her back to the time of slavery and helps her escape from the south to be with her brother again.
Strengths:
This story is rich in history and does a great job of still being exciting. It gives facts without being boring, yet also has a fantastical nature to it. The illustrations match the story perfectly and often show things that the text may not explicitly spell out. They are so colorful and thought out, without being too overwhelming. The story keeps you wanting more and always looking to turn the next page. It truly is a terrific book that all teachers should share with their classes.
Concerns:
The only concern I have with this book is how it jumps from place to place and often times seems to skip over some details. It is a picture book however, so it has to leave some things out. I am just afraid it could confuse some of the younger children.
Classroom use/Other comments:
This book would be a great lead in to a history class on slavery. It is also a great beginning to a lesson on Harriet Tubman and other brave people of her time. At the back of the book there is a history of Harriet Tubman and the real Underground Railroad, which could be easily incorporated into a lesson!
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