{"product_id":"seaside-dream-paperback","title":"Seaside Dream - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanet Costa Bates\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLambert Davis\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Voices Award Honor, Lee \u0026amp; Low Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this tender story of immigration, a young girl finds a way to give her grandmother the perfect present and the courage to plan a trip to her home country, Cape Verde.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTomorrow is Grandma's birthday, and the house is overflowing with family and friends. Hugs, laughter, and the smells of delicious food fill the air as everyone gets ready for a beach party. Cora is excited, but she is also worried because she still does not have a present for Grandma. Cora cannot think of anything special enough.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCora knows her grandmother misses her home country, Cape Verde. After a nighttime walk on the beach with Grandma, Cora finally comes up with an idea for the perfect gift. It is one that both of them will always remember-and a way to help Grandma reconnect with faraway family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinner of Lee \u0026amp; Low's New Voices Award Honor, \u003ci\u003eSeaside Dream\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates a treasured relationship between child and grandparent. Set in a lush, coastal neighborhood, this contemporary story lovingly affirms family bonds that transcend age and distance and warmly captures the joy of giving from the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanet Costa Bates\u003c\/b\u003e has been recognized by \u003ci\u003eHighlights for Children\u003c\/i\u003e as an Author of the Month. Her prize-winning fiction has been published in \u003ci\u003eHighlights\u003c\/i\u003e and in \u003ci\u003ePockets\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. \u003ci\u003eSeaside Dream\u003c\/i\u003e was inspired by Bates's grandmother, who came to the United States from Cape Verde. Like Cora and Grandma in the story, Bates loves to spend time at the beach. This is her first book. She lives with her family in Massachusetts and can be found on the Web at janetcostabates.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLambert Davis\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated numerous books for children, including the best-selling \u003ci\u003eThe Jolly Mon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhales Passing\u003c\/i\u003e, a Parents' Choice Recommended title. Born in Hawaii and having spent many years living near the ocean in California, Davis often creates artwork that reflects the beauty of the sea. When not painting, he enjoys surfing, sailing, and traveling. Davis now lives with his wife and their two sons on the southeastern coast of Australia. His Web site is lambertdavis.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9.8 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seaside Dream\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770602651936,"sku":"9781620142561","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4d6c239eec5de02af7b2f9ff464a4634.webp?v=1780374978","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/seaside-dream-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}