This was a book I read for a curriculum adoption process. The beginning was a little choppy for me, but it eventually settled into a nice, easy, ebb aThis was a book I read for a curriculum adoption process. The beginning was a little choppy for me, but it eventually settled into a nice, easy, ebb and flow. I think the students who will read this for their social studies class will relate to it. It's an own voices/historical fiction story and I think the themes of friendship, grieving, overcoming hardships, and dealing with emotions will be something that all readers will find relatable. ...more
Such a great book to read as as part of a story time for younger readers! We need to remember to not be afraid of using non-fiction books in our storySuch a great book to read as as part of a story time for younger readers! We need to remember to not be afraid of using non-fiction books in our story times! Pairing them with fiction books, activities, and songs especially for that K-2 age group can help them learn and make it interesting!...more
I picked this book because last year my grandma became terminally ill. In November, she passed away, but shortly before that, her memoPicture Book 2019
I picked this book because last year my grandma became terminally ill. In November, she passed away, but shortly before that, her memory was starting to slip. I knew how hard dealing with all that was for me, as an adult, and I wondered how it would come across in a children's book. Granted, this grandma is not terminally ill, just beginning to lose her memories, but I wanted to see how that was illustrated in a children's book. As well, I liked that the focus was on the oldest and youngest in the family. Showing that special bonds exist not just between children and their parents, but also between children and other members of the family - in this instance, grandparents.
On the inside cover, there are pictures of food, flowers, and vintage flatware. This instantly reminded me of my own grandma, who loved to cook, had all of the same dishware I remembered from childhood, and loved to garden. It instantly made me feel at ease and nostalgic.
The little girl talks about how she loves going to her grandma's house and having tea and how all the teacups are on a special shelf. She talks about sitting with her grandma, talking about her day and recounting old memories from when her grandma was a child. This, again, reminded me of my grandma. As I spent endless hours and days with her over the summers and went to her house with my family every Sunday - we still do this even now. The girl starts to discuss how her grandma would start forgetting small things - like putting her glasses in the refrigerator, overflowing the sink, forgetting names, etc. When she tells her parents, they explain that her grandmother is losing her memory, yet, the girl really wants to help her. She devises a plan - with her grandma's help - to put signs on the fridge, near the cat's food, on the sink, as little reminders to help her grandma through the day. While they sometimes work and sometimes don't, the girl is happy for the time she gets to spend with her grandma.
There is also an underlying diversity theme. It is very subtle. In the illustrations, we see that the grandmother is white, the child is light brown, the father is a darker brown, and the mother is pale white. This does not get brought up in any other way than the illustrations, however, it is there and showing that all different types of families exist and deal with similar problems. ...more
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OMG! What a wonderful book! I can't want for this to come out so I canI received an ARC of this through NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.
OMG! What a wonderful book! I can't want for this to come out so I can start recommending it to the patrons at my library and buy a copy for my nephew! This book is absolutely lovely! Shailey's dad reads her a story every night, but he gets a new job and is too busy to read to her like he did. She decided to put a help wanted sign up to fill his empty position as bedtime story reader. She gets quite the cast of characters stepping up to fill his shoes. I meant that quite literally - all of our favorite childhood storybook characters come out to accept the position. She finally finds someone in the end - but who will it be? And will the replacement ever match up to her dad?
This is a simply amazing narrative. I listened to this via audiobook and it was wonderful to hear her speak. The only part I didn't like was when she This is a simply amazing narrative. I listened to this via audiobook and it was wonderful to hear her speak. The only part I didn't like was when she said she wasn't planning on running for office....more
Diary entries from a farm girl that visits the city with her family. Cute story for children and gives a different perspective of life while showing tDiary entries from a farm girl that visits the city with her family. Cute story for children and gives a different perspective of life while showing that we are all similar....more
Love the illustrations and story. Typical Sarah Stewart where the tale unfolds through letters or diary entries. In this, a young child moves from MexLove the illustrations and story. Typical Sarah Stewart where the tale unfolds through letters or diary entries. In this, a young child moves from Mexico to the United States. She sends letters back to her aunt in Mexico telling her of all the things she's learned, is doing, and how the family is getting along in their new settings. ...more
Lovely tribute to a friend. Will want to own this book as someone who loves to read, even though it's made for children, it would be a delightful addiLovely tribute to a friend. Will want to own this book as someone who loves to read, even though it's made for children, it would be a delightful addition to any home library. Remembering why you loved to read in the first place, how special friends can be, and how utterly delightful cats are. ...more
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