William and the Good Old Days Author:Eloise Greenfield Once again Greenfield displays commendable sensitivity in this story about an African-American boy who must cope with a beloved grandmothers illness.Publishers Weekly. This poignant exploration of a childs feelings of loss, sorrow, and hope features a closely knit African-American family and community, lovingl... more »y depicted in paintings. A wonderful sense of neighborhood permeates the pages of this touching book.SLJ.
Notable 1994 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)« less