Molasses man
Dublin Core
Title
Molasses man
Description
A young boy and his family make molasses every summer. This summer the sourghum turns into a recipe that the boy's Grandfather has perfected. The boy spends his summer days helping his family make molasses and playing outside during the cooking process. While some molasses is cooling, Mama and her sisters pour it into glass jars and set up a stand near the road for passers-by.
Author
May, Kathy L.
Publisher
A Holiday House Book
Picture Book Entry Item Type Metadata
Illustrator
Marshall, Felicia
ISBN
0-8234-1438-8
City of Publication
New York
Year of Publication
2000
Author of Abstract
Abstract provided by Bianca Guynn, 2010
Tags
african american, animals, author's note, books, community, cooking, family, farm, five senses, food, games, generations, glasses, grandparents, happiness, hard work, horse, moving, mule, neighbors, noise, observation, parents, plants, playing, pretend, recreation, sequence, smell, teamwork, traditions
Citation
May, Kathy L., “Molasses man,” Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University, accessed April 3, 2025, https://dlp.lib.miamioh.edu/picturebook/items/show/11252.