In a Village by the Sea
Written in a spare, lyrical style using fresh, evocative imagery, Village by the Sea tells the story of longing for the comforts of home. A perfect book for teaching about diverse cultures and lifestyles through rich pictures and words, moving from the wide world to the snugness of home and back out again.
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978-1-939547-15-6
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$14.24 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Publisher | Creston Books |
| Imprint | Creston Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 28 |
| Publication Date | 2015-05-12 |
| Text Type | Fiction |
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| BISACS | JUV009080, JUV030020, JUV043000 |
| Dewey | [E] |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 10 x 9 |
| Guided Reading Level | I |
| ATOS Reading Level | 2.4 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 171967 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Awards, Original artwork, Reviewed, Starred Reviews, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author: Muon Van
Muon Van was born on the run in the southern port city of Rach Gia, Vietnam. When she was nine months old, she left Vietnam as part of the “boat people” mass exodus. She now lives in Northern California. Her previous book, In a Village by the Sea, is also a family story.
Illustrator: April Chu
April Chu has won awards for her gorgeous illustrations. She studied architecture and infuses that knowledge of detail and perspective into her art. Her work has been featured in the Society of Illustrator’s Original Art show.
Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!
In a Village by the Sea
Written in a spare, lyrical style using fresh, evocative imagery, Village by the Sea tells the story of longing for the comforts of home. A perfect book for teaching about diverse cultures and lifestyles through rich pictures and words, moving from the wide world to the snugness View available downloads →
Awards
- 2016-2017 Georgia Children’s Picturebook (Gr. K-4) Award Finalist
- 2015 Cybils Fiction Picture Book Finalist
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“In circular fashion, this simple story’s narration unfolds, with great power behind the few words on each page.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews
Publishers Weekly
“A lovely, resonant portrait of family life that hums with quiet magic.”—starred, Publishers Weekly