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Big Papa and the Time Machine
Daniel Bernstrom
Illustrator: Shane W. Evans
Ages: 6+
Published: 2020
Publisher: Harper
ISBN: 978-0-06-246331-9
Keywords: family history, African American, Grandparents
In his time machine car, an African American grandfather drives his fearful grandson through his personal landscape of experiences, encouraging bravery and hope. Expressive, uplifting soft mixed-media illustrations.