My Grandpa and the Sea

by Katherine Orr

Book Overview

Lila and her grandpa live on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, where Grandpa works as a fisherman. When huge boats begin to rob the sea of its fish, Grandpa has to find another way to make a living. Lila has a special relationship with her grandpa. from him she learns the ways of the sea and of the heart. Grandpa believes that if we give back something for everything we take, we will always meet with abundance. Following his seaman's heart and guided...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087614525X
• ISBN13: 9780876145258
• Release Date: September 1991
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.6" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Simply outstanding!

This is a truly unique and wonderful book for children (and adults). Besides the amazing paintings and accurate depiction of the beauty of St. Lucia, the book deals so gracefully with some pretty heavy topics: ecological dilemmas, religion, and the bonds of grandparents. We have what seems like thousands of children's literature in our house; I have two kids, 9 and 5. I am an elementary school teacher of thirteen years, and this really is my favorite kids book. A no-brainer for concientious parents.