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The Relatives Came
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In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. When they arrived, they hugged and hugged from the kitchen to the front room. All summer they tended the garden and ate up all the strawberries and melons. They plucked banjos and strummed guitars.
When they finally had to leave, they were sad, but not for long. They all knew they would be together next summer.
When they finally had to leave, they were sad, but not for long. They all knew they would be together next summer.
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The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant is celebrated for its warmth and nostalgic portrayal of family gatherings, capturing the joy and chaos when relatives come to visit. Reviewers often commend the book for evoking a sense of togetherness and love, as well as for Stephen Gammell's delightful illustrations that complement the heartfelt story. It's appreciated for its relatability and timeless charm, making it a favourite in children's literature.
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ISBN: 9780689717383
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 July 1993
Country: United States
Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Stephen Gammell
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 248.0mm
Height: 267.0mm
Weight: 152g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, Hornbeam, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
Stephen Gammell is the beloved illustrator of more than fifty books for children, including Song and Dance Man by Karen Ackerman, which received the Caldecott Medal, and two Caldecott Honor Books: The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant, Where the Buffaloes Begin by Olaf Baker, and The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate Our School by Judy Sierra. Mr. Gammell lives with his wife, Linda, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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