The Relatives Came
by Cynthia Rylant and Stephen Gammell
19 Total Resources 2 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Beginning / Early Reader
- Picture Book
Year Published 1985
Word Count 523
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 940L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 5537, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- It's Summer Vacation
- Sample: Bookworms
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Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with Stephen Gammell about The Relatives Came
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Cynthia Rylant about The Relatives Came
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Cynthia Rylant
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Stephen Gammell
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In-depth Written Interview with Cynthia Rylant
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Activity Guide from Live Oak Media
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Teacher's Guide from State Library of Ohio
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Lesson Plan from UNC - Chapel Hill - School of Education
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Book Readings 1

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Jean Richards
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Awards & Distinctions 2

Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2022
Honor, 1986

Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2021
Selection, 1985
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