Synopses & Reviews
Homemade fun and simple pleasures abound Mimmy and Sophie are sisters who live in Brooklyn, New York, during the Great Depression. Even though their parents don't have a lot of money, Mimmy and Sophie still have lots of fun together, whether they're finding treasure, going to Coney Island, or playing in mud puddles.
Charming black-and-white drawings by Thomas F. Yezerski accompany these sweet stories, perfect for independent reading or for reading aloud, about two sisters who aren't always best friends but are always there for each other.
Review
“Plenty of dialogue and straight-forward action, this charming story is just right for newly independent readers...Yezerski's black-and-white drawings illustrate the era, while conveying all of the energy of the characters.” —
Starred, School Library Journal “Mimmy and Sophie are sisters to remember...These comforting, familiar situations, nostalgically illustrated, will bring a smile to any young reader.” —Starred, Kirkus Reviews
“[Mimmy and Sophie All Around the Town] creates a strong sense of the time and place and, as with all good writing, the particulars will connect with readers today...Yezerski's period black-and-white illustrations do a great job of creating the neighborhood details.” —Booklist “The pleasing illustrations and straightforward text do a good job of bringing out the setting details.” —Book Links
About the Author
Miriam Cohen is the author of thirty books for young readers, including
Will I Have a Friend? She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Thomas F. Yezerski has written and illustrated several picture books for children, most recently A Full Hand. He lives in Rutherford, New Jersey.