Time for Cranberries
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Time for Cranberries

Written by Lisl H. Detlefsen · Illustrated by Jed Henry

Join Sam as he helps harvest cranberries, discovering the journey from bog to table.

3.9 Goodreads · 277 ratings
32 pages· 621 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD730L
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Bookroo's summary

Sam is finally old enough to join his family in the cranberry harvest. As autumn paints the berries deep red, he learns the art of raising water in the bog and gathering the fruit. This delightful tale of family farming reveals the journey from cranberry bog to Thanksgiving table, offering a glimpse into where our food comes from. Will Sam's first harvest be a success? Discover the heartwarming process and enjoy recipes that bring the story to life.

From the publisher

From the cranberry bog to the Thanksgiving table, join Sam and his family as they harvest a classic American fruit. When the vines hang heavy with berries that the autumn winds have turned deep red, it’s time for cranberries, and Sam is finally old enough to help with the harvest! This charming, lyrical picture book follows Sam and his family as they raise the water in the bog, pick the cranberries, and gather the fruit for processing. It’s a story of modern family farming in action, showing readers where their food comes from but mostly delighting them along the way.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
621
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD730L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
176668
Publication
Published
September 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781626720985

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