Sunshine Home
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1994 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

Sunshine Home

Written by Eve Bunting · Illustrated by Diane de Groat

A boy confronts family denial when his grandmother is hospitalized.

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32 pages· 1,512 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· ~360L
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Bookroo's summary

Tim faces a family crisis when his beloved Gram is moved to a nursing home after breaking her hip. As his parents maintain a facade of normalcy, Tim struggles with the unspoken tension. During visits, he discovers the power of honesty and helps his family confront their true emotions. Can Tim bridge the gap between pretense and reality, or will silence prevail? This heartfelt journey explores the complexities of family dynamics and the courage it takes to face the truth.

From the publisher

A young boy learns to deal with a difficult family situation when his Gram breaks her hip and must be put in a nursing home for full-time care and his parents act as if nothing is wrong. Reprint.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,512
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~360L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
121393
Publication
Published
May 23, 2005
First published
January 1, 1994
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780618551576

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