The Relatives Came
The relatives pile into a station wagon and drive north for a summer of hugs, food, and sleeping in a heap, with Stephen Gammell’s Caldecott Honor pictures.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1985
- List
- The Bradbury 1980s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Picture book, roughly ages 4–8
- Recognition
- Caldecott Honor
- Author
- Cynthia Rylant
About this book
The Relatives Came was published by Bradbury Press in 1985 and belongs to the house's 1980s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Cynthia Rylant, who has 21 titles on the list.
Who it's for
Picture book, roughly ages 4–8. A picture book meant to be read aloud, where the illustration carries as much of the story as the sentences do.
What the Caldecott means
The Caldecott recognises the most distinguished American picture book for children, and it is given for the illustration rather than the text. This book carries a Caldecott Honor, so the pictures themselves were judged among the year's best. Read the award's own citation history at the ALA ↗
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of The Relatives Came is an independent bookseller or a library catalogue — WorldCat will show you which nearby libraries hold it, and OpenLibrary lists the editions that have existed since 1985.
Also published by Bradbury in 1985
- Dogsong — Gary Paulsen
- A blue-eyed daisy — Cynthia Rylant
- Every living thing — Cynthia Rylant
- Bright Shadow — Avi
- The great race of the birds and animals — Paul Goble
- Hear the wind blow — Scott R. Sanders
Other Caldecott books from the house
More from the Bradbury 1980s
Questions about The Relatives Came
Who wrote The Relatives Came?
The Relatives Came was written by Cynthia Rylant, who has 21 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish The Relatives Came?
Bradbury Press published The Relatives Came in 1985, which places it among the house's 1980s list.
Has The Relatives Came won any awards?
Yes — The Relatives Came is a Caldecott Honor book. The Caldecott recognises the most distinguished American picture book for children, and it is given for the illustration rather than the text. This book carries a Caldecott Honor, so the pictures themselves were judged among the year's best.
What age is The Relatives Came for?
Picture book, roughly ages 4–8. A picture book meant to be read aloud, where the illustration carries as much of the story as the sentences do.
Where can I find a copy of The Relatives Came?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold The Relatives Came and which editions exist.