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When Catherine The Great And I Were Eight!

by Giselle Potter, Cari Best
₱292.05 ₱193.05 34% off
When Catherine The Great And I Were Eight! - Thryft
When Catherine The Great And I Were Eight! - Thryft

Float like a flower with Catherine the Great!

"When Catherine The Great And I Were Eight! is a delightful read depicting the fun summer escapades of Sara and her Russian grandma. It teaches readers the value of having a positive attitude in the face of adversity as Catherine cheerfully leads her family and friends to the beach, despite their numerous setbacks. The charming illustrations throughout the book add to its whimsy and are sure to captivate readers of all ages."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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When Catherine The Great And I Were Eight!

by Giselle Potter, Cari Best
₱292.05 ₱193.05 34% off
ISBN: 9780374399542
Authors: Giselle Potter, Cari Best
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Date of Publication: 2003-08-06
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Young Readers, Picture Books, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Humor, Family, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.21
(rated by 48 readers)

Description

Readers are in for another rousing good time with Sara and Catherine the GreatThe unsinkable heroine of Three Cheers for Catherine the Great! is back!Sara’s Russian grandma, Catherine the Great, has promised to teach Sara how to float in the sea like a flower. So, on a sizzling summer day, they pile into Mr. Minsky’s old car with Mama and their neighbors and set out for the beach. At first things are fine. But then they’re there’s a forgotten bathing suit, car trouble, and so many delays that everyone wonders if they’ll ever get there. Everyone except Catherine the Great. With an enthusiastic “Da!” (Yes!), Sara’s grandma keeps Mr. Minsky’s car chugging down the road, until finally they arrive – just in time for Sara to learn one more lesson from her beloved grandma.With pictures full of charm and whimsy, this lively sequel to Three Cheers for Catherine the Great! demonstrates that when things go wrong, a positive attitude can make all the difference.
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Float like a flower with Catherine the Great!

"When Catherine The Great And I Were Eight! is a delightful read depicting the fun summer escapades of Sara and her Russian grandma. It teaches readers the value of having a positive attitude in the face of adversity as Catherine cheerfully leads her family and friends to the beach, despite their numerous setbacks. The charming illustrations throughout the book add to its whimsy and are sure to captivate readers of all ages."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.