Author: Marianne Jones
Illustrator: Karen Reinikka
Genre: Children's
Publication Date: 23rd November 2013
Pages: 34
Book Source: From Author for Review
Synopsis: Arlene is a little girl who loves to make things. She begins by making presents for her doll, Maggie. As she grows up, she moves on to creating gifts for her own children and grandchildren. This is a lovely story that is designed to help children see a different side of the elders in their lives and understand that they were once children, too.
My Thoughts:
Great-Grandma's Gifts is such a precious read,
it's one of those children's books that will hopefully be passed down through
generations. I adored my Gran and loved spending time with her and my adult
sons had a very special relationship with their Nana (my mum) and now with a
sweet little granddaughter of my own, this story felt extra special.
The illustrations are simple, almost child-like
and I like how the descriptive words look like what is being described. It not
only celebrates the bond between a child and great grandma but shows them that
grandma and great grandma were once little girls too.
It's a lovely story to share with children and
one I think young readers will relate to. It invites a child in, I can
imagine this encouraging a wonderful conversation between a child and parent;
sharing memories, fun times, favourite things about grandma or great
grandma.
With Mother's Day approaching I think this
would be a beautiful gift for a mother, grandma, great grandma or that special
someone in a child's life.
Recommend: one to treasure
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Ohhhhhh I need to get this one for Brookie!!!!!
ReplyDeleteshe'll find it a little young but it's a lovely keepsake Julie!
DeleteSounds great - so when Mia is old enough you have a book to share!
ReplyDeleteYes Kathryn this is a lovely one to share and pass down :)
DeleteI love the sound of this one! I love that it reminds children that their grandparents were once kids too and also the starting dialogues. My husband's parents and one of my grandmothers passed away before my son was born and this might be a good way to talk about them as I want him to know who they are.
ReplyDeletethat's a lovely idea Katherine!
DeleteSounds good for the kids :)
ReplyDeletevery cute for kids and I thought it was super cute :)
DeleteMy daughter has a lovely relationship with my mother, this book would be lovely for them to share. Thank you for highlighting it.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome :) I hope you manage to pick up a copy and your daughter and mum enjoy it!
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