Miss Rumphius (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

by Barbara Cooney, Barbara Cooney (Illustrator)

Overview

As a child, great-aunt Alice Rumphius resolved that when she grew up she would go to faraway places, live by the sea in her old age, and do something to make the world more beautiful--she does this by spreading lupine seeds as she walks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780808566557
Publisher:	Perfection Learning Corporation
Publication date:	04/04/2019
Series:	Picture Puffin Books
Edition description:	THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.88(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	680L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

As a child, Miss Rumphius dreams of traveling to faraway places. Her grandfather assures her that this is possible, but also advises her to do something to make the world more beautiful. As an old lady, Miss Rumphius returns to her home by the sea, but realizes she has yet to fulfill her grandfather's wish. Inspired by her garden, Miss Rumphius creates a world of loveliness for those who live nearby.

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