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Me and Momma and Big John

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Me and Momma and Big John

Momma is a stonecutter at the cathedral called Big John â€” and little John and his sisters can't wait to see her special stone â€” in this luminous true-life story.

"Building a cathedral isnâ€™t a job, itâ€™s an art."
Momma comes home from work, tired and sore from a long day at her job. She used to work on the factory line, but now an early bus takes her across the bridge into New York City. Momma is a stonecutter now, helping to build the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. She works all day on just one stone, and little John and his two sisters wonder how she does it. Finally, Mommaâ€™s stone is finished, and little John canâ€™t wait to see it. But when he arrives at the cathedral, heâ€™s confused. Where is Mommaâ€™s name? How will all the people know this is Mommaâ€™s art? This touching story from a childâ€™s perspective, based on real events, lovingly shows the grace and dignity of having pride in oneâ€™s work â€” and in oneâ€™s Momma. Gorgeously illustrated with the illuminated artwork of William Low, the transcendent beauty of Saint Johnâ€™s Cathedral radiates with warmth and light.
Country USA
Brand Candlewick Press
Manufacturer Candlewick
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color Tan
ReleaseDate 2012-08-28
UnitCount 1
Format Picture Book
EANs 9780763643591

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