Title: Great-Grandma's Gifts
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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