The Relatives Came
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1985 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Relatives Came

Written by Cynthia Rylant · Illustrated by Stephen Gammell

Relatives arrive, bringing joy, music, and summer memories before parting with promises of next year.

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32 pages· 527 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD940L
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Bookroo's summary

A family reunion unfolds as relatives arrive in a colorful station wagon, filling the home with laughter, music, and the sweet taste of summer fruits. As they tend the garden and share stories, bonds are strengthened. When it's time to part, the sadness is softened by the promise of another joyful summer together. What memories will they create next?

From the publisher

The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time.

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1986)
At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
527
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD940L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~V
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5537
Publication
Published
July 31, 1993
First published
January 1, 1985
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689717383
LCCN
92041394
OCLC
27171778

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