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Description
Eight-year-old Kerry and her older sister are sent to their aunt's home near the Atlantic Coast, where Cousin Jack teaches Kerry many things, including how the sand dollar tells the story of Easter.
Quick Summary
The story follows eight-year-old Kerry and her older sister as they stay with their aunt near the Atlantic Coast, where Cousin Jack introduces Kerry to the sand dollar and explains how its design tells the Easter story. Themes include family bonds, new experiences, and learning about religious symbolism through the traditional Easter imagery found in the sand dollar's five-pointed design. If your child enjoys The Tale of Peter Rabbit, they'll love this gentle Easter tale about a girl discovering meaningful traditions at the shore. This book is ideal for children in kindergarten through third grade, particularly kids around ages 6-8 who are reading at a late first to early third-grade level.