A Walk With Grandpa - Softcover

Solomon, Sharon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934960128 ISBN 13: 9781934960127

Publisher: Raven Tree Press, 2010

Synopsis

A simple walk in the woods becomes so much more. As Daniela and her grandfather stroll through a peaceful woodland setting, they enjoy the beautiful day and each other's company. By playing a word game as they walk, they begin to express just how much they mean to each other. The sentiment and love expressed in this story will bring back fond memories for adults and inspire children, as well. Children may want to create their own special language and bond with their extended families after listening to or reading about Daniela and her grandpa.

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Review:

"The text is simple. The illustrations are beautiful. A fine addition to home, library or class bookshelf." -- Mayra Calvani, Latino Book Examiner

"... special bond between a grandfather and his granddaughter. The simple text is complemented by illustrations in rich, vibrant colors." -- Children's Book Review

"Grandpa and granddaughter express their loving appreciation for one another. It illustrates the relationship every child longs for unconditional love." -- Carolyn Scheidies, Authors Choice Reviews

"... day in the woods where they skip rocks, pick flowers, ... making a wonderful afternoon for the both of them." -- Amanda Snow, Patchwork of Books

"Perfectly combined with a creative and tender word game that makes the story significant for a wide audience." -- School Library Journal/Criticas, Irania Macías Patterson, Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, NC

".. Daniela and her grandfather take a walk in the woods together. They play a word game that shows how much they mean to each other." -- My Shelf.com My Shelf.com My Shelf.com My Shelf.com

".. a totally ingenious way fo teaching vocabulary: The pair compliment each other with expressions of love. A perfect gift for grandparents." -- Foreword Magazine

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3–As Daniela and her grandfather take a walk in the woods, they play a poetic word game that shows how much they mean to one another. First, the author creates a dialogue between the characters using opposite meanings: £You are my question,¥ £You are my answer.¥ On the way back, after they stop to contemplate a tranquil river, they start the game over using synonymous words and thoughts: £You are my hope,¥ £You are my wish.¥ The visual narration begins with an inviting road that takes readers to a world of amazing trees, green prairies, a circle of mushrooms, exotic animals, and calm waters. The richness of the pastel colors is perfectly combined with a creative and tender word game that makes the story significant for a wide audience. The translation flows like a song in both languages.–Irania Macías Patterson, Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, NC
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About this edition

• Publisher: Raven Tree Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1934960128
• ISBN 13: 9781934960127
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Barcita Pamela