Cassie has a huge amount of admiration for the world around her. She admires her father for his hard work. She looks for beauty in everything she sees. She sees joy and possibilities wherever she looks. She really, really admires the local ice cream factory. (Hey, we get it.)
She appreciates Tar Beach, time with her family, the neighborhood they live in, and the city of New York—basically, all the good stuff in life.
Questions About Admiration
- Why does Cassie admire her father so much?
- How does the artwork convey Cassie's sense of wonder?
- Of all the things in the book, what do you think Cassie admires most?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
Cassie's superpower is her sense of wonder. She finds something to admire in everything she sees.
Cassie admires the world around her too much. Sometimes she doesn't seem to see things as they are.