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Every summer, the swallows leave San Juan Capistrano and fly far away, to a peaceful green island -- but they always come back in the spring, on St. Joseph's Day. Juan loves las golondrinas, and so does his friend, Julian, the gardener at the mission. This year, Juan plants a garden in his... read more
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AT THE FOOT OF THE LOW and soft hills near the sea, lay the small village of Capistrano.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1950 of 75 in Caldecott Medal. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Big Snow, and followed by The Egg Tree.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Leo Politi (Author)
Awards edit
- Caldecott Medal (1950)
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- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Situations › Friendship › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Religions › Christianity › Ages 4-8
- Books › Children's Books › Animals › Birds › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 4-8 › Picture Books
- Books › Children's Books › Issues
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
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