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Watercress [SCM]

by Andrea Wang Author, Jason Chin Illustrator

(from inside flap) Driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's parents stop suddenly when they spot something growing in a ditch by the side of the road . . . watercress! With an old paper bag and some rusty scissors, the whole family wades into the muck to collect as much of the muddy snail-covered plant as they can. At first, it's embarrassing. Why can't her family get food at the grocery store? But when her mother shares the story of her family's life in China, the girl learns to appreciate the fresh food they foraged. Together, they make a new memory of watercress in this tender story inspired by the author's childhood memories and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Jason Chin.

Additional Details

Resource Type
Book
ISBN
9780823446247
Print Status
In Print
Pages
32
Suggested Grades
1st - 3rd
Geographical Setting
Ohio
Historical Setting
1980 - 1980
Publisher
Neal Porter Books
Copyright
Mar 30, 2021
Written
2021

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