Bigmama's

Donald Crews' "Bigmama's" is a tender, autobiographical account of his childhood summers spent visiting his grandparents in rural Cottondale, Florida. The book beautifully captures the essence of carefree days filled with family, exploration, and the simple pleasures of country life. While primarily a heartwarming story of intergenerational connection and cultural heritage, it subtly introduces historical context through details like a "Colored" sign, offering an opportunity for parents to discuss segregation if appropriate for their child's age. It's a wonderful resource for fostering conversations about family history, different ways of life, and the importance of tradition.

Visiting Bigmama's house in the country, young Donald Crews finds his relatives full of news and the old place and its surroundings just the same as the year before.