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The Relatives Came
The Relatives Came
Author: Cynthia Rylant, Stephen Gammell (Illustrator)
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....  more »
ISBN-13: 9780689874437
ISBN-10: 068987443X
Publication Date: 1993
Pages: 32
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Paw Prints
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed The Relatives Came on
Absolutely adorable. GREAT illustrations, fun story. Adults enjoy it as much as children which is the sign of a great story.
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very cute! great picture book to read aloud to your children
txladyrah avatar reviewed The Relatives Came on + 180 more book reviews
Very funny book with great illustrations, about visiting family members.
reviewed The Relatives Came on
This was a wonderful book to use as a read aloud demonstrating making connections. The students loved it.
tsarp avatar reviewed The Relatives Came on
A child tells the story of summers long ago, when a carful of relatives would load up the car and drive for days to come visit. They'd stay for weeks, sleep on the floor, help around the farm, and then head home. Sweet and nostalgic.
reviewed The Relatives Came on + 3 more book reviews
Wonderful illustrations.
integrity1 avatar reviewed The Relatives Came on + 20 more book reviews
Very well dont book.. great story, great pictures. I would keep this book but I dont have a large family and it doesnt fit here.. the family in this book is HUGE

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