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Going Down Home with Daddy
By Kelly Starling Lyons · Read by Jeffrey Wright
- Illustrated by
- Daniel Minter
- Published by
- Peachtree Publishing Company
- Official grade range
- 1st–3rd
- Official run time
- 10:00
Grade 1Grade 210 minute videoFamilyTraditionBelonging
ReadAloudKit recommendation
Why this book fits
A boy travels to a family reunion and searches for a meaningful way to honor the people and history that connect them.
Children can recognize family traditions in Grade 1 and infer how memories, place, and contribution build belonging in Grade 2.
Teaching focus
Connect family traditions and individual contributions to a sense of belonging.
Original activity
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Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.