Saturdays and Teacakes

A lyrical picture book memoir of one boy and his beloved grandmother, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack.

Every Saturday, a young boy rides his bicycle up and down country roads, past farms and a filling station, until he reaches his Mammaw's house. She is waiting for him. There, the young boy helps her. She picks tomatoes and he pushes the lawnmower through the dew-wet grass. But the best part of the day is helping his Mammaw make teacakes from scratch and eating the hot, sweet cakes fresh from the oven.

Lester L. Laminack's richly detailed prose perfectly portrays the special relationship of a young boy and his grandmother. Award-winning illustrator Chris Soentpiet's remarkably detailed watercolor images beautifully capture the setting.

Author: Lester L. Laminack
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Published: 03/02/2004
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.60h x 10.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781561453030
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 75463 / Saturdays and Teacakes


Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2004 pg. 181
Publishers Weekly 02/23/2004 pg. 75
School Library Journal 04/01/2004 pg. 118
Booklist 04/01/2004 pg. 1369
Booksense '76 Childrens Sum 04 06/01/2004 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 348 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 348 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Laminack, Lester L.: - Lester L. Laminack is a specialist in children's literacy and professor emeritus at Western Carolina University. Laminack has written numerous books and articles for educators and is a familiar speaker at professional meetings and reading associations nationwide. He lives in North Carolina.Soentpiet, Chris: - Chris Soentpiet graduated with honors from the Pratt Institute of Art in New York City, where he majored in fine arts and minored in education. He has illustrated numerous books for children, including Saturdays and Teacakes; More Than Anything, which was an IRA Notable Book and an ALA Notable Book; Jin Woo; and Silver Packages. A native of Korea, he lives in New York.