Review of Love, Grandma

PeterRabitt20 · Post by **PeterRabitt20** » 02 Jul 2021, 15:16

[Following is a volunteer review of "Love, Grandma" by Ann Morris.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Love, Grandma, by Ann Morris, is an illustrated prose about the loving bond of a grandmother and her granddaughters. This story was inspired by the author's grandchildren. It is sure to be a timeless gift.

Morris describes the caring relationship between Grandma and her two granddaughters, Payton and Haley. The story begins with Grandma and Payton—Haley isn’t born yet—playing with teddy bears. Gradually, the trio engages in lively bustles: baking cookies, playing dress-up, or building tents.

Written using end rhymes, this beautiful poem is upbeat, light, and without overbearing lingo. It is a perfect vocabulary boost for its intended audience. Rhyming pairs, such as “galore” and “more”, “saw” and “awe”, will help struggling readers decipher new words.

Illustrated by David Gnass, all twenty pages contain either a half-page, full-page, or spread artwork; hence, the readers are sure to enjoy the eye-candy drawings. Gnass uses soft tones that he blends with brighter shades for highlights. He also pays attention to the texture of objects, such as the chalk lines on the sidewalk.

In addition, Grandma, Payton, and Haley are depicted in various action poses; they are either reading books, feeding birds, or doing gymnastics. One of my favorite scenes shows a kaleidoscope of buttons raining over them. Moreover, I noticed that Grandma is a cartoon representation of the author—based on her photograph at the end of the book: the glasses, the short hairstyle, and the smile.

I appreciated that Grandma is portrayed realistically; occasionally, she forgets, gets tired, and cannot do backbends like she used to. Younger readers can relate her character to their grandparents. Moreover, the positive modeling of a family is an important aspect.

There is nothing I disliked about this book, and I cannot wait to gift it. Also, I found no negative points. Of course, I highly recommend it to grandparents and grandchildren—regardless of age. Perhaps, older children might find it too short and easy; therefore, I don’t recommend it to those wanting a challenging story.

I happily rate it a solid 4 out of 4 stars. After much scrutinizing, I couldn’t find any serious errors; thus, a 3-star rating is unwarranted. This book is professionally edited.

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Love, Grandma
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Emily_Jen · Post by **Emily_Jen** » 09 Jul 2021, 04:23

This is an illustrated prose about the loving bond of a grandmother and her granddaughters. Family is priceless, a lesson I think this book seeks to teach. The illustrations would also make the book relatable to children. This is a good review. I enjoyed reading it.

zainherb · Post by **zainherb** » 09 Jul 2021, 09:34

I like the light, fun nature of the book.
Perfect for when one wants a happy read.

Thanks for the review

Olgamiell · Post by **Olgamiell** » 09 Jul 2021, 10:01

The cover is extremely pretty; I'm sure the illustrations inside are also beautiful. I love the positive message of this book. Seems like a great gift indeed. Thank you for your review, I enjoyed it!

NISSE · Post by **NISSE** » 11 Jul 2021, 06:34

I am glad that you have found this children's book is really enjoyable. This is reflected in the way that you have described the book. Thank you for the informative review!

Raluca_Mihaila · Post by **Raluca_Mihaila** » 11 Jul 2021, 06:38

A lovely review for a touching and educative book.
Great job!

PeterRabitt20 · Post by **PeterRabitt20** » 12 Jul 2021, 15:05

Emily_Jen wrote: ↑09 Jul 2021, 04:23 This is an illustrated prose about the loving bond of a grandmother and her granddaughters. Family is priceless, a lesson I think this book seeks to teach. The illustrations would also make the book relatable to children. This is a good review. I enjoyed reading it.

I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for dropping in!

PeterRabitt20 · Post by **PeterRabitt20** » 12 Jul 2021, 15:09

Raluca_Mihaila wrote: ↑11 Jul 2021, 06:38 A lovely review for a touching and educative book.
Great job!

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by!

PeterRabitt20 · Post by **PeterRabitt20** » 12 Jul 2021, 15:14

NISSE wrote: ↑11 Jul 2021, 06:34 I am glad that you have found this children's book is really enjoyable. This is reflected in the way that you have described the book. Thank you for the informative review!

I think children will love it. Thanks for the comment!