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The Relatives Came Paperback – Picture Book, July 31, 1993

by Cynthia Rylant (Author), Stephen Gammell (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,189 ratings
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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. They all knew they would be together next summer.
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    2 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD940L
  6. Dimensions
    9.75 x 0.2 x 10.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Aladdin
  8. Publication date
    July 31, 1993
  9. ISBN-10
    9780689717383
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0689717383
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About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Stephen Gammell is the beloved illustrator of more than fifty books for children, including Song and Dance Man by Karen Ackerman, which received the Caldecott Medal, and two Caldecott Honor Books: The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant, Where the Buffaloes Begin by Olaf Baker, and The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate Our School by Judy Sierra. Mr. Gammell lives with his wife, Linda, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0689717385
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin; Reprint edition (July 31, 1993)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780689717383
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0689717383
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD940L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 0.2 x 10.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,189 ratings

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Cynthia Rylant is the author of numerous distinguished novels and picture books for young readers. In addition to her beginning-reader series: Henry and Mudge, Poppleton, and Mr. Putter and Tabby, as well as her Cobble Street Cousins early-chapter series, she is also the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Missing May, the Newbery Honor Book A Fine White Dust, and two Caldecott Honor-winning picture books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My family story
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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Growing up, my mom would tell us stories about her family's trips to visit relatives, and this story, right down to eating all the melons and strawberries, is exactly how it happened. It's a if one of our relatives wrote the book. This touched my heart. My daughters love the illustrations and the story as well. It is a family favorite and I'll be buying it for my mom, aunts, and uncle to remind them of their summers growing up.
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Alyssa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great memories with this book
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023
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I remember my 1st grade teacher reading the class this book back in the 99’-00’ school year! Such a cute story. It reminded me somewhat of my relatives at Thanksgiving. Now I’m a nanny and read it to the children. They love it too!
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C. A. Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story and illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023
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Heartwarming story about summer vacation spent with family. We loved reading it with our kids. Now we give it as a gift to other families getting started.
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Paul & Lynne
5.0 out of 5 stars Every child needs this book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
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This book is everything you want it to be, love of family, happy times, travel, love love love!
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Suzanne Fortner
5.0 out of 5 stars Child’s book
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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My granddaughter loves it. It’s easy to read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet little book.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
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Recall a similar story in my own family. It’s a great story and I love the art. Thinking about sending to one of my cousins we used to visit.
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Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
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There are many amazing books for children. This is at the top of my list for story and illustrations. The attention to detail of each person is outstanding. Excellent teaching opportunity on each page. There is lots going on but it is not so much that a child will lose interest.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Did not receive everything
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023
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I was pleased with the book I received but I ordered 2. I haven’t been able to make successful contact with the company to get the second book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2023
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Great resource for a mentor text for memory story writing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars D The author and illustrator are so amazing for coming up with this story
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2018
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This isn't just a children's book! It's hilarious and so true to life. :D The author and illustrator are so amazing for coming up with this story. I think most people can relate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful art and story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2012
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Gentle, cosy and a tid bit sad. Beautifully illustrated, a must-have. The book got a Caldecott Honor award, which initially always suggests amazingness. And it was. Made me want to get my pencils out and draw. Or just pack a bag and go to Virginia.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2015
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this book is amazing!!
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Margaret Enns
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
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Funny well-written
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