Laura Charlotte (Sandcastle)

by Kathryn O. Galbraith

Book Overview

A mother describes her love for a toy elephant she was given as a child, a gift she has now passed on to her daughter.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399225145
• ISBN13: 9780399225147
• Release Date: April 1993
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Wonderful story, beautiful illustrations

My daughters and I love this story, it is so full of love! It is getting more and more rare to find good childrens books that mix words, cadence & quality illustration. This is one that ranks up there with the best. It is simple and innocent, and the illustrations add to the drama of the story wonderfully. I highly recommend this - it is one that you will enjoy reading again and again!

Laura Charlotte

Laura Charlotte is an amazing children's story about the love of a family throughout generations. Laura's mother tells her about her favorite childhood memory and the history of her stuffed elephant, Charlotte. This book has been a favorite in my family and gives a sense of love to the reader.

Still a Family Favorite

On January 28, 1999 I wrote the review of Laura Charlotte, and more than a year later it is still a favorite bedtime story of my, now almost 7 year old, daughter. It is one that my husband and I never tire of reading to her, and as any parent of a small child knows, THAT is a great recommendation in itself!

Laura Charlotte

I bought this book for my daughter because her name is Charlotte and at the time, her best friend was Laura. How often is it that you find a beautiful story whose heroine is a red-headed, brown-eyed little girl named Charlotte! (just like mine!) This book is sweet, it makes you feel all warm and cozy inside, as it talks about the importance of a multi-generational family and the important family heirloom that stems from a birthday gift, a gift that was made with love from a Grandma to her granddaughter.

A lovely, lyrical bedtime story

My four year old daughter and I love this beautifully lyrical bedtime book. Not only is the story a good on it's own, but it is that great sort of book that always leads to us to snuggly warm questions and reminiscing about Mommy and Grandmas' lives when they were little girls. Through "Laura Charlotte" my daughter has come to see and appreciate the wonderful circle of love and continuity in her own life and in the lives of others.