Ma Dear’s Aprons
Ma Dear’s Aprons by Patricia C. McKissack is a charming picture book published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers on April 1, 1997. This first edition, written in English and spanning 32 pages, presents a slice of turn-of-the-century Southern life through the eyes of a young boy named David Earl and his mother, Ma Dear. The narrative highlights the significance of the different colored aprons Ma Dear wears throughout the week, each representing a specific household task and the warmth of their daily routine.
Readers will find a tender portrayal of family life and the bond between mother and son as they navigate their weekly chores. The story captures the essence of their relationship, with each apron symbolizing not just work, but also the love and care that Ma Dear puts into her home. With themes related to children’s fiction and African American experiences, this book invites readers to appreciate the small, meaningful moments in everyday life.
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Newbery Honor author Patricia McKissack and Coretta Scott King Award–winning illustrator Floyd Cooper lovingly recreate a slice of turn-of-the-century Southern life for a single black mother and her son in this sweet picture book.
Little David Earl always knows what day of the week it is. He can tell by the clean, snappy-fresh apron Ma Dear is wearing, a different color for every day.
Monday means washing, with Ma Dear scrubbing at her tub in a blue apron. Tuesday is ironing, in a sunshine yellow apron that brightens Ma’s spirits. And so it goes until Sunday, when Ma Dear doesn’t have to wear an apron and they can set aside some special no-work time, just for themselves.
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