The Wednesday Surprise

by Eve Bunting, Donald Carrick (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780395547762
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	01/01/1989
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	289,077
Product dimensions:	8.75(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

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.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"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

Editorial Reviews

"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)

From the Publisher

Bunting's touching story of an unexpected birthday treat contains a subtle message about adult literacy; PW said, ``Carrick's glowing watercolors are the perfect partner to this story of a warm and loving family.'' Ages 3-8. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

K-Gr 3-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. A joyful surprise for any day of the week. (June, 1989)

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