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A two-sentence prologue outlines the basic conundrum of McKissack's (posthumously published) fable, thus asking readers to guess the outcome throughout: "The barn mice decided that if they put a bell around the cat's neck, they would know where she was at all times...
Part songbook, part research text, this work is perfect for families to share together or for young scholars who seek to discover an important piece of cultural history. McKissack and Pinkney capture the essence of the songs, stories, and play of an African American childhood.
Gr 4–7—In a tribute to those who were stolen from homes in Africa to become slaves in the New World, McKissack weaves a tale (Schwartz & Wade, 2011) about a loving father and the young son who is taken from him...