Stringbean's Trip to the Shining Sea

Written by Vera B. & Jennifer Williams · Illustrated by Vera B. Williams

Two brothers and a dog journey cross-country, sharing adventures through postcards.

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48 pages· 3,198 words· Est. 25 min read-aloud· 380L

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Bookroo's summary

Join Stringbean Coe, his brother Fred, and their dog Potato as they embark on a summer road trip from Kansas to California. Traveling in a pickup truck with a tiny house, they capture their adventures in daily postcards sent home. Each snapshot reveals a new discovery, a slice of life on the road, and the bond between brothers. What stories will unfold as they traverse the heart of America? Dive into their journey and experience the thrill of exploration through their eyes.

From the publisher

Dear Reader,

Here are the postcards and snapshots that Stringbean Coe and his brother Fred sent home from the long trip they made one summer in Fred’s truck.

Their grandfather made this album for the family–and for you. Enjoy yourselves!

Love,

Vera and Jennifer

Stringbean Coe, his big brother, Fred, and their dog, Potato, are driving from Kansas to California in a pickup truck with a little house built on the back. Reading the postcards they send home every day is the next best thing to having a cross-country adventure all your own.

“A good-hearted celebration of life and experience, and a gift to the public.”–School Library Journal