The Day the Picture Man Came

by Faye Gibbons

Book Overview

A traveling photographer takes a picture of Emily's family. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563971615
• ISBN13: 9781563971617
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.8" x 11.4"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A FUN LOOK AT YESTERYEAR

Emily Howard wasn't having a particularly good day. She tried on her older sister's bonnet only to have it snatched by her brother's goat. Then, the dogs chased a cat through the house creating a trail of mess that included the spilling of Emily's guaranteed freckle remover. So Mama, in order to try to have a little peace and quiet, sent the youngsters out to pick blackberries (not a chore they enjoyed). It seemed like the day wasn't improving until a brightly painted wagon carrying a photographer arrived. Now, taking a photo of the Howard family was, to say the least, a challenge for the photographer. However, it's a lot of fun to read about. Faye Gibbons has done a worthy job of recreating life on a farm during the turn of the 20th century. Sun washed illustrations enhance the text, especially the portraits of red-haired, freckle faced Emily. - Gail Cooke