Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1985
The Relatives Came
By Cynthia Rylant, Stephen Gammell (Illustrator)
Relatives arrive, bringing joy, music, and summer memories before parting with promises of next year.
32 pages· 527 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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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?




