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Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!

Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!

Published in
1999
3.89
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Description

A little English, a little Russian, and a lot of heart make a birthday celebration you won't want to miss! When Sara's grandma, Catherine the Great, suddenly announces, "This year for my birthday, I want no presents! I have music in my Russian bones, and laughing in my heart. I have the day and the night, and I have all of you," Sara is surprised. How can Grandma have a birthday party with no presents?" Her mama explains that a NO PRESENT can be anything from a kiss or a hug to a game of gin rummy -- as long as it comes from deep inside you. But what kind of NO PRESENT would be good enough for Catherine the Great? Mr. Minsky, Monica, and her dad, Mary Caruso and her baby, Mimmo, already have good ideas. But it isn't until Sara is surrounded by Grandma's bundles of Russian newspapers and books that she gets her won idea: She will teach Grandma to read and write English. This lively borscht-and-blintzes birthday celebration shows that sometimes NO PRESENTS can be the best presents of all.
Age
4-8
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
32 pages

Why to read

  • Encourages appreciation for family and cultural traditions.
  • Inspires creativity in problem-solving and gift-giving.
  • Provides a humorous and heartwarming story that resonates with readers of all ages.
  • Celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren.