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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Ten Beautiful Things
Written by Molly Beth Griffin and Molly Griffin · Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga
A journey reveals unexpected beauty and love amidst life's changes.
4.4 Goodreads · 1,140 ratings
32 pages· 630 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 640L
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Bookroo's summary
Lily embarks on a journey to her new home with her grandmother, searching for beauty in the mundane Midwest landscape. Initially, the April slush and cloudy skies seem devoid of charm, but as they travel, Lily discovers beauty in unexpected places—a swan-shaped cloud, the scent of spring mud, and more. A storm reflects her inner turmoil, yet as it passes, she finds the most beautiful thing of all: the bond with her grandmother. This poignant tale explores how love and perspective can transform life's challenges into something beautiful.
From the publisher
A heartfelt story of changing perspectives, set in the Midwest. Ten Beautiful Things gently explores loss, a new home, and finding beauty wherever you are. Lily and her grandmother search for ten beautiful things as they take a long car ride to Iowa and Lily’s new home with Gran. At first, Lily sees nothing beautiful in the April slush and cloudy sky. Soon though, Lily can see beauty in unexpected places, from the smell of spring mud to a cloud shaped like a swan to a dilapidated barn. A furious rainstorm mirrors Lily’s anxiety, but as it clears Lily discovers the tenth beautiful thing: Lily and Gran and their love for each other. Ten Beautiful Things leaves the exact cause of Lily’s move ambiguous, making it perfect for anyone helping a child navigate change, whether it be the loss of a parent, entering or leaving a foster home, or moving.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 630
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 640L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.1
- F&P level
- ~P
Publication
- Published
- January 12, 2021
- First published
- January 1, 2020
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- Display type set in Desire by Charles Borges de Oliveira. Text type set in Adobe Caslon Pro by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
- Illustration details
- Illustrations done in Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint, with added watercolor textures made in traditional mediums.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781580899369
- LCCN
- 2019014524
- OCLC
- 1236834554
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