Reminiscent of the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, My Great-Aunt Arizona is an inspiring tale rich with history, family, and artistry. Based on a true story, author Gloria Houston's joyous recounting of her great-aunt Arizona's quiet yet meaningful life reminds us of the special place a great teacher can hold in our hearts—even after we've grown up.
Arizona was born in a log cabin her papa built in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She grew into a tall girl who liked to sing, square-dance, and—most of all—read and dream of the faraway places she would visit one day. Arizona never did make it to those places. Instead she became a teacher, helping generations of children in the one-room schoolhouse which she herself had attended.
Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Reminiscent of the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, My Great-Aunt Arizona is an inspiring tale rich with history, family, and artistry. Based on a true story, author Gloria Houston's joyous recounting of her great-aunt Arizona's quiet yet meaningful life reminds us of the special place a great teacher can hold in our hearts—even after we've grown up.
Arizona was born in a log cabin her papa built in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She grew into a tall girl who liked to sing, square-dance, and—most of all—read and dream of the faraway places she would visit one day. Arizona never did make it to those places. Instead she became a teacher, helping generations of children in the one-room schoolhouse which she herself had attended.
Supports the Common Core State Standards.
My Great-Aunt Arizona
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My Great-Aunt Arizona
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| ISBN-13: | 9780064433747 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Publication date: | 03/28/1997 |
| Series: | Trophy Picture Bks. |
| Edition description: | Reprint |
| Pages: | 32 |
| Sales rank: | 82,410 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.20(d) |
| Age Range: | 4 - 8 Years |
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