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The Wednesday Surprise
Anna and Grandma are planning a surprise for Dad's birthday. Dad thinks he has received all his presents, Grandma stands up and gives him the best one of all: she reads aloud the stories that Anna has taught her. "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, starred review
Book Details
- Publisher: Clarion Books
- Publish Date: Jan 1st, 1989
- Pages: 32
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.20in - 8.60in - 0.20in - 0.25lb
- EAN: 9780395547762
- Recommended age: 04-07
- Categories: • Family - Multigenerational• Holidays & Celebrations - Birthdays• Social Themes - Strangers
About the Author
Carrick, Donald: - Donald Carrick has illustrated many children's books. He lives in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
Bunting, Eve: -
Eve Bunting was the beloved, award-winning author of more than two hundred and fifty books for young people, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere.
Praise for this book
"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 (starred review)