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OverviewWillie Meadow lives with his mother, father, and brother in Blue Hill, Virginia.It's peaceful there--a perfect place for growing up.And for the Meadow family, each season of the year holds something special.Like the puppies born to their beloved dog one summer, a fishing trip on a crisp October day, or the thrill of a rare winter blizzard.Delicate illustrations and evocative text in a book so full of warmth and charm that you might find yourself wishing you, too, could live in Blue Hill--or at least visit for a good long while. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cynthia Rylant , Ellen BeierPublisher: Harcourt Brace International Imprint: Harcourt Brace International Weight: 0.127kg ISBN: 9780152024673ISBN 10: 0152024670 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 01 May 2001 Recommended Age: 7-10 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsFour heartwarming stories about the simple things that make family life so special. . . . Wonderful to read aloud any time of the year. <br>-USA Today <br> Four heartwarming stories about the simple things that make family life so special. . . . Wonderful to read aloud any time of the year. -USA Today Rylant (Cat Heaven, p. 1035, etc.) presents four seasonal stories about the Meadow family of Blue Hill, Virginia, where the pace is gentle, and where there is time to stop and savor life. Although readers get to know the entire family, the central character is the younger of two boys, Willie. In summer they adopt a stray dog and are thrilled when she has seven puppies. In the fall, Willie and his father make a private fishing trip. A blizzard brings excitement to their lives, and in spring Willie pays tribute to his mother with an original and perfect Mother's Day gift. With its focus on everyday family life, this is a quiet, old-fashioned book, relying on Rylant's lyrical prose, fine attention to detail, and understated humor that will make readers wish they could move in with the Meadows. Beier's illustrations, interspersed throughout, feature landscapes, household objects, and the animal members of the family - all the details of a beloved home. (Kirkus Reviews) Author InformationCynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She's well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. cynthiarylant.com ELLEN BEIER lives in Corvallis, Oregon. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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