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Gourley, Robbin
3 Reviews
(2)
K-3
Everything in his Appalachian upbringing was music to Arthel Watson's ears. Eventually his pappy got him a harmonica, made him a banjo, then--finally--bought him a guitar. Arthel grew up to become bluegrass legend "Doc" Watson. The light color palette is broken by an entirely black spread: "Maybe it was because [Arthel] was blind." A text in a storyteller's cadence accompanies the folk-inspired art. Bib.
Reviewer: Sam Bloom
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2015
(3)
K-3
Gourley's discussion of Michelle Obama's creation of a vegetable garden on the White House lawn is framed by a brief history of other gardens at the White House. Loose-handed watercolor illustrations depict a place that's full of life. A foreword by chef Alice Waters and a series of recipes are included. Reading list, websites.
Reviewer: Pearl Higgins
(3)
K-3
Food writer Gourley peppers her text with American folk sayings and delicious descriptions in this fictionalized story about African American chef Edna Lewis, a pioneer of using local ingredients and traditional recipes. The lively watercolor illustrations show young Edna and her family harvesting strawberries, blackberries, peaches, and more throughout the year. Five recipes and an author's note are included.
Reviewer: Chelsey Philpot
3 reviews
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