The Pink House is an illustrated story of an extended family's annual vacation to Edisto Beach, SC. The story, told by one of the young cousins, is a warm account of a single day when all the cousins, aunts, uncles, and even Grandma come to the "Pink House." They swim, go fishing with Uncle Jim, hunt for petrified shark's teeth with Aunt Margaret, sing songs with Aunt Kate, read books, eat the fish and crabs caught in the surf, play games...and then go to bed to await whatever surprises will be washed up by the surf the next day. http://www.warbranchpress.com/pink.html
Mrs. Palmer visited our school a few years ago and was delightful. The kids were mesmorized by her pictures of her extended family and how they were really the characters in her book. There really is a pink house at Edisto Beach. On the site above is a comment about someone who stayed there.
The book is delightful and anyone who vacations with their extended family would love the book.
Parents, it is a good book to encourage you children to write about their family or a trip they've taken. Remember, children write best about what they know.
Encourage your child to make their own book about family. What a fun, family activity, also!
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