The Vanderbeekers To The Rescue is another uplifting story about the beloved multiracial family that has won over readers all over the world, even in Sri Lanka. When the Vanderbeeker kids start a pet-sitting service to assist their mom get ready for a big catering job that could save her job, things quickly get out of hand in their Harlem brownstone. Sri Lankan readers will enjoy the book's look at family ties, community support, and never giving up—values that are very important in Sri Lankan family traditions and culture.
This third book in Karina Yan Glaser's popular middle-grade series is a great mix of funny and heartwarming. The five Vanderbeeker siblings work together to solve difficulties while dealing with the challenges of growing up. The book's focus on being resourceful and working together as a family is similar to how families in Sri Lanka solve problems together, which makes it very relatable for young readers all around the island.
This lovely novel teaches important lessons about diversity, kindness, and the significance of working together. It's a great choice for Sri Lankan families who want to read good children's books that highlight these values. The Vanderbeekers' adventures in their lively New York neighborhood deal with themes that everyone can relate to, and they also reinforce principles of kindness and community that Sri Lankan readers really connect with.
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"Family isn't just about being related. It's about having each other's backs, no matter what."
Reviews
A fun, crazy experience that perfectly shows how messy and beautiful family life can be. The Vanderbeekers show us that we can get through anything if we work together, love one other, and are determined. A book that will make everyone in the family feel good.
About the Author
Karina Yan Glaser is a bestselling author for the New York Times. She lives in Harlem, New York City, with her family. She worked for nonprofit educational groups before she became a full-time writer. She writes for Book Riot and broadcasts a podcast about children's books. Glaser gets ideas for the Vanderbeeker series from the city she lives in.
Product Details
Author: Karina Yan Glaser
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 368
