''The Sunday Outing'' is a 1994 children's picture book by Gloria Jean Pinkney and illustrated by

Jerry Pinkney Jerry Pinkney (December 22, 1939 – October 20, 2021) was an American illustrator and writer of children's literature. Pinkney illustrated over 100 books since 1964, including picture books, nonfiction titles and novels. Pinkney's works addresse ...

. Published by Dial Press in 1994, it is a prequel to '' Back Home'', and is about a young girl, Ernestine, who makes sacrifices so she can afford a

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'', in a review of ''The Sunday Outing'', wrote "Gloria Jean Pinkney reaches back into her childhood to create another realistic and moving depiction of African-American life. .. The text reflects the true essence of African-American dialogue and meshes with Jerry Pinkney's illustrations" and ''

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'' called it "upbeat". ''

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'' wrote "Gloria Pinkney skillfully captures the fidgety impatience of childhood. .. Jerry Pinkney's pale watercolors include several tender, warmly lit portraits. The yellowish-brown backgrounds, unfortunately, add an almost dulling sameness to many scenes." ''The Sunday Outing'' has also been reviewed by ''

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'', and ''Library Talk'', ''

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