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Summary
Summary
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.
Author Notes
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.
Reviews (5)
Publisher's Weekly Review
Mimmy and Sophie: All Around the Town by Miriam Cohen, illus. by Thomas F. Yezerski, brings back the playful sisters and their everyday doings in their Brooklyn, N.Y., neighborhood during the Depression. Yezerski's b&w drawings depict the siblings and their friends digging for treasure, riding a carousel and heading to the movie house. About Mimmy and Sophie, PW said, Cohen "injects a hearty dose of charm into the low-key, slice-of-life-style plot lines through her sympathetic and well-trained recall for children's voices and perceptions." (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Horn Book Review
Six short, self-contained chapters describe the everyday experiences of two sisters growing up together in Depression-era Brooklyn, forming a satisfying first chapter book for newly independent readers. The stories are enhanced by copious ink-and-wash illustrations. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
Gr. 2-3. Like Mimmy and Sophie0 (1999), this gentle chapter book about two sisters in Brooklyn, New York, during the Depression creates a strong sense of the time and place, and, as with all good writing, the particulars will connect with readers today. Mimmy protects her little sister, Sophie, from the neighborhood kids, but Sophie can also be a real pest. In one chapter the children get front seats at the cinema, but then Sophie gets lost on her way to the bathroom. On a trip to Coney Island, the girls glimpse their parents' love for each other. In another chapter, the kids have fun squelching in the mud, but they feel guilty that Momma has to scrub their clothes. Yezerski's black-and-white illustrations do a great job of creating the neighborhood details (including a glimpse of Momma at the laundry tub) as well as the bond between the sisters. Grandparents and great-grandparents will appreciate the nostalgia, and preschoolers will enjoy the stories of a past that speaks to them. A good story to read to younger children. --Hazel Rochman Copyright 2004 Booklist
School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-4-This gentle chapter book takes readers back to Brooklyn during the Depression era. Two sisters introduced in Mimmy and Sophie (Farrar, 1999) spend their days together, sometimes just the two of them, other times with their friends or their parents. Mimmy often wearies of her big-sister role, and Sophie frequently gets tired of being left out by the older children, but the girls always stick up for one another and truly appreciate their time together. The focus here is on the everydayness of being sisters, friends, and daughters. Although there's a clear historical setting, many of these adventures could take place today. With plenty of dialogue and straightforward 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. Fans of series such as Cynthia Rylant's "Cobble Street Cousins" (S & S) will enjoy spending time with Mimmy and Sophie.-Pat Leach, Lincoln City Libraries, NE (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Mimmy and Sophie are back! Cohen and Yezerski team up again with six endearing stories about sisters growing up in Depression-era Brooklyn. Whether they are hunting for treasure in a vacant lot, pretending that Kool-Aid is wine, raising funds for a merry-go-round ride at Coney Island, or celebrating springtime in Brooklyn with a romp in a forbidden puddle, Mimmy and Sophie are sisters to remember. These small moments are the ones of childhood everywhere and should bring a knowing nod to children and parents alike. Who doesn't remember dragging herself, covered with mud, to a disapproving mother? Who hasn't had a quiet discussion with the Rice Krispies as they murmur their "Snap! Crackle! Pop!" at the breakfast table? Mimmy might sometimes feel saddled with the responsibilities of being the older sister, but, in the end, she sticks by Sophie and learns to appreciate the gentle warmth that only a little sister can bring. These comforting, familiar situations, nostalgically illustrated, will bring a smile to any young reader. A treasure for those not quite ready for Cleary and Hurwitz. (Fiction. 6-10) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
