Sweet Smell of Roses
No. of pages 32
Published: 2008
Add this book to your 'I want to read' list!
By clicking here you can add this book to your favourites list. If it is in your School Library it will show up on your account page in colour and you'll be able to download it from there. If it isn't in your school library it will still show up but in grey - that will tell us that maybe it is a book we should add to your school library, and will also remind you to read it if you find it somewhere else!
"Sweet Smell of Roses" by Eric Velasquez tells the story of a young boy who enjoys a magical day exploring his neighborhood. Through the eyes of a child, the narrative beautifully captures the sights, sounds, and scents of his surroundings, emphasizing the joy and wonder found in everyday experiences. The boy’s journey reveals the importance of family, culture, and the simple pleasures of life, all while being surrounded by the enduring scent of roses. The story celebrates the richness of childhood and the cherished memories that stay with us, highlighting the beauty of connection to one’s environment and heritage. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Perfection Learning .
Angela Johnson was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, but raised in Windham, Ohio; the only girl in a family of five. She now lives in Northeastern Ohio in a hundred year old house full of plants. When not writing she travels. On one of her trips to the California desert the inspiration for her first novel, Toning the Sweep came about. ERIC VELASQUEZ is the author and illustrator of The Price of Freedom , Grandma's Records and Grandma's Gift , a Pura Belpre Award winner. He is also the illustrator of The Piano Man , for which he won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award.