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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2002-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Grade Level
K - 2nd
ISBN
978-1584300342
Themes
farm
farm life
farming
farms

Summer Sun Risin

Written by W. Nikola-Lisa and Illustrated by Don Tate

An African American boy enjoys a summer day on his family's farm, milking the cows, fishing, and having fun.

This book and supporting resources are a part of the "Farm to Table" unit within RIF's Read for Success Early Childhood collection. To learn more about Read for Success, click here.

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Age Range
5 - 8
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2002-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Grade Level
K - 2nd
ISBN
978-1584300342
Themes
farm
farm life
farming
farms
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