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Description
May's family sets off on a road trip to Florida, marking her first vacation far from home. The long, hot drive is filled with squabbles between May and her older brother Richie, but the sunny days in Miami bring fresh adventures that help the siblings see each other in a new light. As the trip ends, May returns home with a warm memory that stays with her all winter.
Quick Summary
If your kid is nervous about an upcoming family trip or just loves stories about siblings, this is a sweet pick. May gets to experience her very first vacation away from home, and watching her navigate new experiences in Miami alongside her older brother is honestly adorable they bicker and tease like real siblings, but by the end they actually understand each other better, which feels really satisfying. It's got that perfect mix of mild adventure and heart that works well for kids in kindergarten through third grade, and at just over 1,300 words, it's short enough to keep emerging readers from getting overwhelmed while still having enough story to keep them hooked. Parents will appreciate that it normalizes the mix of excitement and homesickness that comes with traveling, without ever feeling preachy. Fans of books like the Berenstain Bears' vacation stories would probably enjoy this one too.