The Tumbleweed Came Back

By Carmela LaVigna Coyle, Kevin Rechin (Illustrator)

Tumbleweeds overrun a farm, creating chaos and laughter.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 44 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Granny and her grandchildren face an unexpected invasion when a single tumbleweed multiplies into thousands, threatening to overrun their farm. Despite their best efforts to banish the prickly intruders, the tumbleweeds persistently return, turning their lives upside down. Can they find a way to reclaim their home, or will the tumbleweeds win? This humorous tale, with its rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, promises a delightful adventure filled with laughter and unexpected twists.

From the publisher

When a pesky tumbleweed drops in for lunch one day, hilarity ensues. In this zany retelling of the popular folk tune “The Cat Came Back,” what starts as a small problem grows into a giant conundrum when one tumbleweed turns into ten, then twenty, then thousands. Granny and her two grandchildren do their best to rid their farm of the scratchy menaces, but the harder they try, the more the tumbleweeds take over. The text’s infectious rhythm is brought to life by colorful, funny illustrations. The combination makes for a rollicking read that will have children and parents rolling around with laughter. This is updated from a previous edition of the book.

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