Seaside Dream

Seaside Dream by Janet Costa Bates. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781600603471.

As family and friends arrive from near and far for Grandmas seventieth birthday, Cora is surrounded by excited shouts and laughter and the smells of favorite Cape Verdean dishes cooking. Everyones getting ready for the big beach party tomorrow, but Cora still doesnt know what to give Grandma as a present. It has to be something special. Grandma is overjoyed to see so many of the people she loves, but Cora knows she still misses family in Cape Verde whom she hasnt seen in decades. Could Cora convince her to make the trip overseas for a visit? After a nighttime walk on the beach with Grandma, Cora has a dream that gives her an idea for the perfect birthday gift. In her picture book debut, Janet Costa Bates invites readers into to a celebration of the strength of family bonds that transcend age and distance. A lush coastal setting and the anticipation that comes with festive preparations form the backdrop for this touching story that warmly depicts the treasured relationship between a child and a beloved grandparent.