Illus. in full color. "Ringgold recounts the dream adventure of eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, who flies above her apartment-building rooftop, the 'tar beach' of the title, looking down on 1939 Harlem. Part autobiographical, part fictional, this allegorical tale sparkles with symbolic and historical references central to African-American culture. The spectacular artwork resonates with color and texture. Children will delight in the universal dream of mastering one's world by flying over it. A practical and stunningly beautiful book."--(starred) Horn Book.  

A young girl dreams of flying above her Harlem home, claiming all she sees for herself and her family. Based on the author's quilt painting of the same name.

In a story based on a quilt painting by the author, eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot dreams of flying above her Harlem home, claiming all she sees for herself and her family

General

ISBN		9780517580318
Fiction/Non-Fiction		Fiction
Publisher		Crown Pub
Pages		32
List Price		$18.99
Author		Ringgold, Faith
Publication Date		01/01/1991
Release Status		Out of Print
Format		Hardcover
Language		English
Measurements		Height: 12.25 Inches (US) Width: 9.25 Inches (US) Thickness: 0.5 Inches (US) Unit Weight: 1.15 Pounds (US)
Series		Caldecott Honor Book
Grade Range		1 - 2