This Is the Rope

Praise for This is the Rope:
* "The chronicle of a homely object in an age of disposables and the sense of place Woodson and Ransome evoke make this an especially strong and vibrant fictive memoir."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The rope becomes a symbol of family tradition and continuity against a backdrop of historical and social change. Woodson's understated but eloquent text gives specific details of one family's experience, while Ransome's rich oil paintings provide historical context."--The Horn Book

"Expressive oil paintings illustrate the clean, well-cadenced text in scenes that include well-researched period details . . . There's no doubt of the warmth and strength of the family ties that bind these individuals together."--Booklist

"A warm family saga of a household united by love, pride and an uncommon heirloom. The repetition of the title in a nursery-rhyme style will resonate with young listeners." --Kirkus Reviews

"Spare, eloquent . . . A beautifully told family tale about a loving, close-knit African American family over several decades . . . Young listeners . . . [will] be drawn to this warm and hope-filled tale."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"A poignant, realistic, generational story . . . An excellent tale to include in a study of family histories. It is a picture book to savor as a read-aloud."--Library Media Connection

"The details included in each scene all contribute to the appeal of this history of events in the life of this family."--Children's Literature

"With characteristic grace and a knack for the right detail, Woodson and Ransome have provided a pleasing portrait of one loving family in the midst of a movement."--School Library Journal

Publishers Weekly, starred review