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MEET THE COBBLE STREET COUSINS
Lily, who wants to be a poet.
Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star.
Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door.
It's winter vacation and there's no school for three weeks, but the Cobble Street Cousins aren't worried about being bored. They're learning how to sew from their neighbor Mrs. White. And they're starting to keep a diary about their year living in the wonderful attic room in Aunt Lucy's little blue house. Best of all, there's a Winter Solstice party at Aunt Lucy's boyfriend Michael's apartment, with special presents for everyone.
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 10 years
  2. Part of series
    Cobble Street Cousins
  3. Print length
    64 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    2 - 5
  6. Lexile measure
    650L
  7. Dimensions
    5.13 x 0.3 x 7.63 inches
  8. Publisher
    Aladdin
  9. Publication date
    September 1, 2000
  10. ISBN-10
    0689817150
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0689817151
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Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Wendy Anderson Halperin is an acclaimed artist who has illustrated dozens of books for children, including Let’s Go Home by Cynthia Rylant, Soft House by Jane Yolen, and Turn, Turn, Turn! by Peter Seeger. She lives in South Haven, Michigan.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin; Illustrated edition (September 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0689817150
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0689817151
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 650L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.92 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.3 x 7.63 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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    Cynthia Rylant is the author of numerous distinguished novels and picture books for young readers. In addition to her beginning-reader series: Henry and Mudge, Poppleton, and Mr. Putter and Tabby, as well as her Cobble Street Cousins early-chapter series, she is also the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Missing May, the Newbery Honor Book A Fine White Dust, and two Caldecott Honor-winning picture books.

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    I have loved the pencil ever since I can remember. I was born in Illinois and used to ride horses and ponies with my sisters and friends as a child. There was a hitching post at our grocery store.We would pack a lunch and come home at the end of the day.

    My father always supported the arts. If I came home and wanted to glue plastic toys on the hood of my car he would say something like "Come on in here, Wendy I think I have the perfect glue." My mother is a sculptor and loves to talk about art and design. We always had very inspiring books around from amazing forts in trees to an artist making houses out of bottles and plaster. These books have inspired me to want to make things.

    I studied art at Syracuse University and Pratt Institute. I continued to study with a painter, David Hardey in Oakland CA for 2 years. It was with David I learned to draw and drawing has been my main interest ever since. I have loved the audience of children for my work. I also like to consider the other person reading the book to a child and hope my work inspires some conversation beyond the text.

    I find the natural world a constant source of fascinating material to draw. From interesting clothing in Bolivia to a bamboo forest to leeks in my garden. For me, drawing is a lovely way to get to know someone or something.

    My favorite award was a nomination from an environmental award committee for "Planting the Wild Garden" as I like to think of myself as an environmentalist just because I like to show the abundance of beauty in our world.

    I also like to draw relationships between people. Kindness between a child and a grandparent or just someone listening to someone else.

    I would like to thank everyone for being part of my journey in these books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Gift for my granddaughter
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2013
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My granddaughter has become an avid reader. She is in first grade so I was looking for books for girls that would be easy for her to read, build a happy imagination, be motivational and moral. Reports from her mom indicate that she has enjoyed the books and I will soon get my own report from her. I'm sure I'll buy more. Was a great deal during Christmas and I'm sure I'll watch for more of these during the year.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great author, stories
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020
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My 3rd grader loves these books at the beginning of the school year. Got her ready for bigger chapter books.
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Virginia Delaney
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, love these stories!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2013
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These chapter books are some of the sweetest I have ever read. My seven year old can't get enough of them! Wish there were more. They are so well-written with characters who are so easy to relate to. Hard to find in an easy chapter book these days.
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Mary Kess
5.0 out of 5 stars sweet series
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2012
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As a teacher I am always looking for series that don't focus on teasing and the angst of childhood. This series is about girls who celebrate their talents and relationship with each other.
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Karl
5.0 out of 5 stars Young Girl Perfection
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2015
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My girls love these books. The stories are just delightful and touch on the dreams and feelings of young girls in the best way possible.
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Mary Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood favorite
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2013
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This book is fantastic, I love the drawings and simplicity of the story. It is perfect for any small child
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice stories
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2008
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Cynthia Rylant's stories about these three little cousins are always cute, sweet and great reading for early elementary readers. I am always looking for nice stories that I like but will also interest my daughter. These little stories solve that problem.
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lydiadeetz
3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, But Somewhat Lacking
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2021
I got this book because we love, love, LOVE the Mr. Putter and Tabby series. I mean, it is probably our favorite series of all time, even for my older kid. And, to a somewhat lesser extent the Henry and Mudge/Annie and Snowball books. I read this with my daughter, and it was definitely not at the same level as those books at all. I'm guessing the author wrote these earlier on in her career?
My daughter commented that there's not really a 'problem' in these books, which is pretty much true. Plus, there is a lot of 'Rosie said' or 'Tess said' or 'Aunt Lucy said'.
It's sweet, and the characters are charming, but it lacks enough of a story to make it as engaging as the author's other series (which are FANTASTIC!).
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細野　愛美
5.0 out of 5 stars すごくよかったです
Reviewed in Japan on December 15, 2022
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商品の状態もよく、信頼できるお店でした
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4.0 out of 5 stars 懐かしい感じ
Reviewed in Japan on January 30, 2008
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Liiy,Rose,Tessはあずけれている叔母さんの家の
近所で一人暮らしをするおばあさんに裁縫を習う
ことにしました。みんなそれぞれにアイディアがあって
ユニークなものを思いついたりします。
懐かしいですね。おばあさんに裁縫を習うなんて…。
実祖母がいなかったのでそういう経験が無いのですが、
昔はみんなそうやってお裁縫を習うんですよね。
私は母から教わりましたが、今となっては懐かしい風景ですね。

そして３人は冬至のお祝いをすることにします。
みんなでアイディアを出し合って…。楽しいパーティです。

簡単な英語で書かれていて、挿絵も各ページごとにあるので
多読にはオススメです。懐かしいそしてほのぼのとした世界を
多読のお供にどうぞ！
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ya-pan
3.0 out of 5 stars なかよしクラブ
Reviewed in Japan on October 28, 2004
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両親が海外に行っている間、大好きなおばさんのうちに同居しているなかよしいとこ３人組のシリーズです。
今回は１巻で仲良くなった一人暮らしのおばあさんに裁縫をならいにいきます。
３人の性格がはっきりわかれているので、作りたいものもそれぞれバラバラです。
はたして自分の作りたい物をつくれるようになるのでしょうか、、
というお話です。
ほのぼのしていてかわいいです。
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