The Seasons of Parastoo

The Seasons of ParastooWhen Parastoo's mother must go away for the winter, the cycles of nature give Parastoo hope that her mother, like the birds, will return in the spring. Parastoo loves the colors that make up her world, and especially loves the blue swallows in the tree outside her window. She's sad when they fly south for the winter and this year is hard because her mom has to go away for a while, too. Fortunately, her grandparents take great care of her, and she

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nothing is scarier than all the changes Camp Foster brings

music turned up-- way up

the holy season of giving

the island begins to feel like home

and the distance traveled as one book makes it into the hands of a young boy