æOnce again Greenfield displays commendable sensitivity in this story about an African-American boy who must cope with a beloved grandmother's illness.'-Publishers Weekly. æThis poignant exploration of a child's feelings of loss, sorrow, and hope features a closely knit African-American family and community, lovingly depicted in paintings.... A wonderful sense of neighborhood permeates the pages of this touching book.'-SLJ. Notable 1994 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)