![]() ![]() Instead she became a teacher, helping generations of children in the one-room schoolhouse which she herself had attended.Supports the Common Core State Standards. Gloria Houston is the author of numerous books for children, including My Great-Aunt Arizona, illustrated by Susan Condie Lamb, which was a Smithsonian. Arizona never did make it to those places. She grew into a tall girl who liked to sing, square-dance, and-most of all-read and dream of the faraway places she would visit one day. Based on a true story, author Gloria Houston's joyous recounting of her great-aunt Arizona's quiet yet meaningful life reminds us of the special place a great teacher can hold in our hearts-even after we've grown up.Arizona was born in a log cabin her papa built in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Annotation: Reminiscent of the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, My Great-Aunt Arizona is an inspiring tale rich with history, family, and artistry. ![]()
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