Title: My Grandparents Love Me
Author: Claire Freedman
Illustrator: Judi Abbot
Publisher: Paula Wiseman Books (S & S), 2016
Ages: 2-5
Themes: grandparents, concept picture book
Book received from Publisher in exchange for an unbiased review
Opening:
I’m off to Gran and Grandpa’s with a big smile on my face
I always feel wrapped up in love when I stay at their place
Synopsis:
This is a delightful slice of life picture book of a young zebra’s cherished times with her grandparents, told from a first person POV in rhyming couplets.
Why I like this book:
This is a fun-filled love-filled zebra romp about the affectionate moments and activities a little one shares with its grandparents.
The illustrations are bright and zany and will appeal to young readers. There are some lovely Mary Poppins moments like bottomless grandma handbags with everything you might need to entertain a littl’un, though I would have liked to see less stereotypical gender activities that the Grandma and Grandpa do with their grandchild.
A perfect feel-good family story time read and gift!
Activities/resources:
Have children paint a family picture with grandparents/older care givers but represented by the animal of their choice.
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In my 20's, with only my guitar and a rucksack, I wandered the continents, immersing myself in the lives of some wonderful people, projects and stories, which changed the way I view my responsibility to others and this earth. Right now I'm a European transplant in the US who writes books for children and young adults. Stories can help us not only navigate our world but can connect us to others, and allow us to inspire and help each other. I believe that equity and empathy should be at the core of our all actions, words, and stories.
I am also a school librarian and I get a kick out of book-matchmaking! And I use the pronouns she/her.
I love Intergenerational books. This looks like a gem. I love the cover and story.
This looks like a lovely book for the very young. Thanks for sharing!
Awww…. so cute. Great slice of life moment. Thanks Joanna.