THE NOT-SO-FARAWAY ADVENTURE by Andrew Larson is a heartwarming picture book telling the story of a child and her grandfather who plan a trip to the beach together.
Theo enjoys exploring her grandfather’s trunk full of photographs, maps, postcards, and other items from his many adventures. For her grandfather’s birthday, she plans a trip to the beach where they have an adventure together.
The simple, colorful illustrations effectively capture the day-to-day activities of Theo and her Poppa drawing readers into the story.
From the memory trunk and map making activity to the family beach adventure, librarians will find this multi-generational book appeals to young readers. The engaging story provides endless opportunities for classroom discussions and activities.
To learn more about the author, go to http://andrewlarsen.ca/.
To learn more about the illustrator, go to http://ireneluxbacher.com/.
To learn more about the illustrator, go to http://ireneluxbacher.com/.
Published by Kids Can Press on April 1, 2016. ARC courtesy of the publisher.
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