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The Sun Never Hurries

Roxane Turcotte, illustrated by Lucie Crovatto

Charlie’s grandfather, Papa Jo, moves slowly through his day and uses an hourglass as a reminder that each moment matters. Charlie does not initially understand why the hourglass is important. To show her, Papa Jo and Charlie spend a day taking things at an unhurried pace. Their time together turns everyday moments into a shared lesson about pausing and appreciating the day.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
AD570L
ATOS Book Level
3.7
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
O
Themes
Curiosity · Family · Grandparents And Generations
Format
Hardcover
Published
July 23, 2024
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9781772783070
Language
English
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