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Childtimes
A Three-Generation Memoir
by Lessie Jones Little ; Eloise Greenfield
ISBN: 0064461343
ISBN-13: 9780064461344
Format: Paperback
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Summary
An African American grandmother, mother, and daughter reflect on their childhoods. Illustrated with drawings and photographs.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Trophy Pr
Published date: 1993
Size: 6.75 x 8 inches
Weight: 0.75 pounds
Ages: 4 to 6
Synopses
Childhood memoirs of three black women--grandmother, mother, and daughter--who grew up between the 1880's and the 1950's.
Publisher's Notes
Three generations of black women remember their "childtimes" in this lyrical memoir spanning a century of American history. "The intimate details of loving and growing up and the honesty with which they are told will involve all readers, both black and white . . ".--School Library Journal.
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Childtimes
Greenfield, Eloise
Harper Collins, 1993-01-01. Paperback. New. GREAT Bargain Book Deal - some may have small remainder mark - Ships out by NEXT Business Day - 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! ( more information)
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Childtimes: A Three Generation Memoir
Greenfield, Eloise & Jones, Lessie
Harpertrophy. very good condition Black remainder mark on page edges. 1993. Softcover. Black remainder mark on page edges; LIB2958013693; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney . ( more information)
Offered by Hammonds Books & Music (United States)
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Childtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir (Qty: 58)
Eloise Greenfield
HarperTrophy, 06-Nov-1992. Paperback. NEW. Brand new item. Over 4 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Few left in stock - order soon. Code: U20081117020124G ( more information)
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Childtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir
Greenfield, Eloise; Little, Lessie Jones
New York: HarperTrophy. Trade Paperback. 0064461343 The covers have a little edgewear. This is the story of 3 generations of African American women. . Very Good. 1993. Reprint. ( more information)
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Eloise Greenfield; Lessie Jones Little; Illustrator-Jerry Pinkney
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