![]() After Alice listens to her grandfather’s stories of faraway places, Alice tells him she, too, will go to faraway places and she will eventually settle by the sea. This third desire is instilled in young Alice by her wise old grandfather, and is mostly what this special story is about. Miss Rumphius is the story of Alice Rumphius and her desire to do three things: live by the sea, go to faraway places and make the world a more beautiful place. If you haven’t read this book before, check out the summary below. The story can prompt wide-ranging discussions on a variety of topics including: dreams/goals, environmentalism, aging, travel and family bonds. There is a multitude of wonderful cross-curricular activities to explore, as well as an important message to learn. ![]() ![]() This book has always been my first choice to introduce philosophical thinking to first graders. ![]()
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