Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon! by Pat Cummings

That book is a joy to read aloud - the rhythm and playfulness of Pat Cummings’ language is alive, and the art.oh my goodness! So vibrant and joyful and fun.Īnd don’t get me started on MY AUNT CAME BACK - that board book was purchased many times over because it was so well-loved. Many years later, as a new mom, I introduced my six-month-old to CLEAN YOUR ROOM, HARVEY MOON, and it was an instant hit - her absolute favourite book. The children I worked with saw themselves and their aunties and mommas and cousins in Pat Cummings’ art, and so did I - and that made our time together deeper and special.

JUST US WOMEN, by Jeanette Caines, and illustrated by Pat Cummings, was one of my favourites. It was a new program, which ended up meaning that we (there were four of us) had a lot of latitude and control over the books we chose to read. I was working in Harlem and Washington Heights as a summer literacy intern for my college, knocking on doors and offering to read to children and families in their homes. And Ringo, the cat?They were in the dark.At 18, I had my first job as an advocate for Black children’s books. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book.Storm in the night.Thunder like mountains blowing up.Lightning licking the navy-blue sky.Rain streaming down the windows, babbling in the downspouts.And Grandfather?.

They have a wonderful time learning important new things about each other in a spirited conversation.Mary Stolz and Pat Cummings have each brought their unique talents to this lyrical tale about a magical, stormy night and a special relationship between grandfather and grandson. This lovely picture book is also a strong choice to share about overcoming fears.Too early to go to bed, and with only flashes of lightning to see by, Thomas and his grandfather happily find themselves rediscovering the half-forgotten scents and sounds of their world. Storm in the night–lights flicker out, rain streams down the windows… This could be a moment to be scared, but Thomas and his grandfather huddle with Ringo the cat on their porch and share stories in the darkness.

Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon! by Pat Cummings