Coming On Home Soon is a story of historical fiction for students in primary or intermediate grades. The story takes place during World War II and a little girl, Ada Ruth, waits with her grandmother, while her mother goes off to find work. Ada Ruth, waits for her mother and describes the hard times her family is going through. In the story, a small kitten comes to her home and helps pass the time. Throughout the story the reader learns about the hard times during the war and the hardship of separating from a parent.
The illustrations by E.B. Lewis are magnificent and life like. As the reader, I felt as if I were in the story and that I was watching real people. The descriptions in the story and the illustrations make you feel as if you are reading about a factual character. Last week, my third grade class read My Rows and Piles of Coins, which was also illustrated by E.B. Lewis. The illustrations in both were very life like and my students commented on how the illustrations look very real.
What I really like about Coming On Home Soon, besides the wonderful illustrations is how it can be used to teach many different lessons. As a teacher, I try to find books that are interesting, but can also teach a lesson at the same time. This book could be used during Black History Month, lessons on World War II, separation from a parent, etc.
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