Donald Crews The Caldecott Honor Artist And Awardwinning Creator Of Freight Train Truck And Many Other Classic Picture Books For Young Children Writes Of His Own Childhood Experiences Visiting His Grandparents In Florida Four African Americanchildren Travel With Their Mother And When The Train Arrives In Cottondale Florida The Summer At Bigmamas House Begins Donald Crews Brilliantly Evokes The Sights Sounds And Emotions Of A Memorable Childhood Experience Beautifully And Richly Illustrated This Is A Wonderful Choice For Family Reading And Classroom Sharing A Very Special Book By A Superb Artist And Storytellerthe Horn Book Supports The Common Core State Standards