Children's Fiction Multigenerational
Grandparents
- Publisher
- Greystone Books Ltd
- Initial publish date
- May 2020
- Category
- Multigenerational, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- p to 3
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781771645669
- Publish Date
- May 2020
- List Price
- $22.95
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Description
In this funny and heartwarming picture book, a grandfather shows his love and appreciation for a grandmother as he persuades her to attend a local dance with him.
“Fun and feisty—these memorable characters are a delight to know and revisit.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Grandfather is tending his garden when a loudspeaker announces a dance in the local park. He asks Grandmother to join him, but she has many reasons to delay their outing: she needs to put eyeliner around her eyes—which are as sad as a moonless night—and color in her hair—which is as gray as an autumn cloud. Grandfather counters with loving arguments of his own: her sad eyes look like stars and her hair is as perfect and white as a summer cloud.
Playful illustrations complement this touching banter, which culminates in a trip to the dance where Grandmother tells Grandfather, “You are as pretty as the moon.”
An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids
About the authors
Helen Mixter is a writer and the translator of several children's books, including the Governor General's Award-winning Harvey.
Editorial Reviews
“This book’s generic title does not hint at what it actually delivers—a warmhearted romance, with a dance party at the end.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Fun and feisty—these memorable characters are a delight to know and revisit.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
