Illus. in full color. "Ringgold recounts the dream adventure of eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, who flies above her apartment-building rooftop, the 'tar beach' of the title, looking down on 1939 Harlem. Part autobiographical, part fictional, this allegorical tale sparkles with symbolic and historical references central to African-American culture. The spectacular artwork resonates with color and texture. Children will delight in the universal dream of mastering one's world by flying over it. A practical and stunningly beautiful book."--(starred) Horn Book. Product details Publisher : Dragonfly Books; Illustrated edition (December 3, 1996) Language : English Paperback : 32 pages ISBN-10 : 0517885441 ISBN-13 : 978-0517885444 Reading age : 5 - 8 years Lexile measure : AD790L Grade level : Kindergarten - 3 Item Weight : 6.3 ounces Dimensions : 9.31 x 0.12 x 12 inches
