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The One That Got Away, by Percival Everett
This hilarious tale follows a group of cowboys as they search for the one that got away. Fabulous play on words that made me laugh out loud.
The Gullywasher, by Joyce Rossi
A grandfather weaves a tall tale to explain his wrinkles, gray hair and stooped shoulders to his granddaughter.
The Sleepy Dormouse, by Mark Ezra
A sleepy dormouse is trapped under a flowerpot by a weasel. The lazy little mouse believes that he is being taken care of until other mice inform him of the weasel’s intent.
Homeplace, by Anne Shelly
In this book, grandma recounts the generations and how each one made their mark on the family farm. Beautiful pictures that can be used to discuss the changes in technology through the years. It was a really sweet tribute to family. I cried.
On the Pampas, by Maria Cristina Brusca
This book tells the story of the author’s childhood visit to her grandparents’ rancho on the Pampas in Argentina. It is a wonderfully told tale that both entertained my children and prompted them to learn more about Argentina.
