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Wednesday Surprise

by Eve Bunting

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

A loving story about a proud granddaughter and her successful efforts to teach her grandmother to read. A plug for literacy is just the bonus; the real focus is on the lessons old and young share when they learn to read each other's hearts. School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and 1989 ALA Notable Book.

Synopsis:

Anna and Grandma are planning a surprise for Dad's birthday. Dad thinks he has received all his presents, but Grandma stands up and gives him the best one of all: she reads aloud the stories that Anna has taught her.

About the Author

Donald Carrick has illustrated many children's books. He lives in Edgartown, Massachusetts.Storytelling and the magic of words have always been important to Eve Bunting. She grew up in Northern Ireland, where storytelling is a tradition, and came to America as a young mother. Eve writes every day and her ideas come from what excites and interests her. She has the unique ability to address contemporary social issues, from homelessness to illiteracy, in a sensitive manner, and at the same time to explore the dynamics of family relationships. Eve Bunting is the author of more than 200 beloved books for young people, from preschoolers to teenagers. Among her many popular picture books for Clarion are THE WALL, FLY AWAY HOME, and TRAIN TO SOMEWHERE. Ms. Bunting lives in Pasadena, California.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780395547762
ill.:
Carrick, Donald
Author:
Carrick, Donald
Author:
Bunting, Eve
Publisher:
Clarion Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Reading
Subject:
Literacy
Subject:
Family - Multigenerational
Subject:
Grandmothers
Subject:
Children sa audiobooks
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Book & cassette favorites
Series Volume:
no. 3
Publication Date:
January 1989
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from K to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
8.40x8.82x.12 in. .31 lbs.
Age Level:
04-08

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