Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.About Pinny in Summer 'Whether used as a read-aloud or a bridge between early readers and chapter books, a serene treat.' Kirkus Reviews About Sidewalk Flowers 'An emotionally moving, visually delightful ode to the simple powers of observation and empathy. Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.Įxplain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)

The ever-present ocean and inevitable pattern of life in a Cape Breton mining town will enthrall children and move adult readers.Ĭorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: With curriculum connections to communities and the history of mining, this beautifully understated and haunting story brings a piece of Canadian history to life. Stunning illustrations by Sydney Smith, the award-winning illustrator of Sidewalk Flowers, show the striking contrast between a sparkling seaside day and the darkness underground where the miners dig. Winner of CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal Winner of the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award A young boy wakes up to the sound of the sea, visits his grandfather's grave after lunch and comes home to a simple family dinner with his family, but all the while his mind strays to his father digging for coal deep down under the sea.

Town is by the sea by joanne schwartz