Review of Love, Grandma

[Vidhi Adhikari]

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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Love, Grandma is a children’s book written by Ann Morris which shows the relationship between a grandmother and her two granddaughters. It’s a collection of small moments of fun the trio had when the kids were little, most of which are inspired by the author’s time spent with her own granddaughters.

The book is written in a poetic fashion which makes its narration more catchy and reading more fun for the children. My favorite part about the book is the illustrations. David Gnass did a great job with the pictures as they are colorful and humorously depict the funny events in the poem, like when Grandma tries to do backbends with the children and loses her balance. Most of the kids, parents and grandparents should find this book relatable as many of them have spent time with each other and had similar experiences.

While I have nothing negative to say about the book, I have noticed that many parents prefer children’s books with some lessons behind them. Hence, I feel that the book would have been liked by more people if it had some valuable teachings. Nonetheless, the nostalgia-evoking poem with beautiful illustrations makes for a very fun-filled read.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It’s a wholesome poem that brings back many childhood memories and can be enjoyed by children and grandparents alike. There are hardly any grammatical errors in the book and it seems to be professionally edited. The author through her book aims to present positive role models for children and she has portrayed that through this book quite well.

Most parents and grandparents should relate to this book as it shows how children bring out the child-like side of elders. Children above the age of 5 would surely enjoy the poetry and the pictures. While the book is not meant for teenagers and young adults, it can certainly evoke nostalgia and bring back memories of the times they spent with their grandparents.

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Love, Grandma
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