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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
Anna Carries Water
By Olive Senior, Laura James (Illustrator)
A young girl faces her fear to achieve a family tradition.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 198 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a vibrant Jamaican setting, young Anna dreams of carrying water on her head like her siblings. Her journey is one of courage and determination. Can she overcome her fear and achieve her goal? Discover the heartwarming tale of persistence and family bonds as Anna strives to prove herself.
From the publisher
Anna fetches water from the spring every day, but she can’t carry it on her head like her older brothers and sisters. In this charming and poetic family story set in Jamaica, Commonwealth Prize-winning author Olive Senior shows young readers the power of determination, as Anna achieves her goal and overcomes her fear.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 6–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- February 15, 2014
- Publisher
- Tradewind Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781896580609
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