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The Wednesday Surprise

Eve Bunting

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 - MultigenerationalHolidays & Celebrations - BirthdaysSocial Themes - Strangers

About the Author

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)