Out Into the Big Wide Lake by Harbridge, Paul

Out Into the Big Wide Lake (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780735265592)

Vendor: Paul Harbridge
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Format: Hardcover
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Out Into the Big Wide Lake by Harbridge, Paul

Out Into the Big Wide Lake

$18.99
Out Into the Big Wide Lake by Harbridge, Paul

Out Into the Big Wide Lake

$18.99
Format: Hardcover
Description
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An empowering and necessary picture book about a young girl with Down syndrome who gains confidence and independence through a visit to her grandparents.

It's Kate's first time visiting her grandparents on her own at their lakeside home. She's nervous but excited at the adventure ahead.

She helps her grandfather with his grocery deliveries by boat, where she meets all the neighbors, including a very grumpy old man named Walter. And she makes best friends with her grandparents' dog, Parbuckle.

Her grandmother even teaches her to pilot the boat all by herself

When her grandfather takes ill suddenly, it's up to Kate -- but can she really make all those deliveries, even to grumpy old Walter? She has to try

Based on the author's sister, Kate is a lovable, brave, smart and feisty character who will capture your heart in this gorgeous and moving story about facing fears and gaining independence.

Author: Paul Harbridge
ISBN-10: 0735265593
ISBN-13: 9780735265592
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Language: English
Published: 05/18/2021
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 11.20h x 9.10w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 517967 / Out Into the Big Wide Lake

Award: Ezra Jack Keats Book Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2021 pg. 67
School Library Journal 07/01/2021 pg. 39
By Paul Harbridge
By Paul Harbridge
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PAUL HARBRIDGE is the author of the beloved and award-winning picture book When the Moon Comes, Helena's Voyage and several published short stories. A graduate of the University of Toronto, he works as a speech-language pathologist with adults with developmental disabilities. He and his wife, Isabel, live in Etobicoke, Ontario, and are the proud parents of Daniel and Helena.

JOSﾉE BISAILLON has illustrated more than 30 children's books, including the award-winning The Snow Knows, as well as magazines and newspapers for adults, all around the world. Jos馥 lives just outside of Montreal with her spouse, their three children, one hairless cat and many paper characters.

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