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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010
Seaside Dream
By Janet Costa Bates, Lambert Davis (Illustrator)
Cora seeks the perfect gift to reconnect Grandma with her distant past.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 65 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Cora is surrounded by family and the aroma of Cape Verdean dishes as Grandma's birthday approaches. Amidst the laughter and preparations for a beach party, Cora struggles to find a gift that truly matters. Knowing Grandma's longing for her homeland, Cora embarks on a nighttime beach walk that sparks an idea. Can she give Grandma a gift that bridges the distance to Cape Verde and rekindles cherished memories? Join Cora in this heartfelt journey of love and family bonds that transcend time and distance.
From the publisher
Tomorrow is Grandma’s birthday, and the house is overflowing with family and friends. Hugs, laughter, and the smells of delicious food fill the air as everyone gets ready for a beach party. Cora is excited, but she is also worried because she still does not have a present for Grandma. Cora cannot think of anything special enough. Cora knows her grandmother misses her home country, Cape Verde. After a nighttime walk on the beach with Grandma, Cora finally comes up with an idea for the perfect gift. It is one that both of them will always remember–and a way to help Grandma reconnect with faraway family.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD570L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.7
- F&P level
- ~O
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2010
- First published
- June 30, 2010
- Publisher
- Lee Low Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781600603471
- LCCN
- 2009017049
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