![]() The book is a fine companion to others set in the same general era, such as Margaree Mitchell's Uncle Jed's Barber Shop (S & S, 1993), also illustrated by Ransome. On a historical note, this satisfying story places readers squarely in the late '50s. Light is used effectively as well, with yellow washes reflecting the summer's heat and the flashing lights of jukeboxes providing the perfect setting for Donna's joyous dances. A waitress tells her she's "as cute as a little june bug," and Donna thinks tartly: "June bugs are fat and green and not cute at all." The full-color realistic illustrations capture the warmth of feeling between grandfather and child, while masterful composition and use of shadow reinforce the text. ![]() The girl especially enjoys dancing to her favorite tune, "Blue Suede Shoes." The narrative is loaded with sensory images of "coffee, vinegar, and damp hamburger buns" and coins pouring out of the jukebox in "a noisy stream." Donna, about 10 and wearing saddle shoes, is vividly realized. ![]() Grade 1-3ADonna's Poppaw is a jukebox man and she loves to accompany him on his rounds to fish camps and truck stops. ![]()
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