Family

During summer time many of us spend time traveling to visit family and enjoy visits with extended family.  It has become an annual tradition for us to stay with my sister and her children, and all year long my children look forward to the special time with their cousins.

Cynthia Rylant understands.  In her book The Relatives Came extended family descends upon a house and there are plenty of hugs and laughter and people sleep on any space available.  Sure it's crowded and chaotic, and the families may not be similar in every way, but they have great fun until it's time to go home.  Then suddenly the house seems oh so empty and quiet.

This book can be read and enjoyed at any age, keeping the memories alive of poignant time spent with family.