Review of Love, Grandma
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Review of Love, Grandma
[Following is a volunteer review of "Love, Grandma" by Ann Morris.]
Grandmothers are a special breed. They’re capable of acts of love, big and small, that hold a certain weight to them, a weight no other relative has. It’s something I’ve learnt to appreciate over the years, which makes Love, Grandma a special book to me.
Written by Ann Morris, Love, Grandma is a tribute to her grandchildren that tells of her love and commitment to them. In it, we learn about how the main character feels about both girls, as well as the ways she’s willing to spend time with them, including trying to do acrobatics she’s no longer capable of!
I’m giving this book 4 out of 4 stars because it deserves that much and more. Not only is it written and edited well, but the artwork is pretty to look at and fits each section that it features.
In addition to the above reasons, I rated it so highly because I loved indulging in the poetic style Morris uses. It isn’t just illustrative of the story she's telling, but also of the love the grandmother character feels for Peyton and Harley, her two granddaughters. There’s a certain kind of adoration that shines through her words I couldn’t help but immediately love.
There’s also the way the art feels warm and cozy, like a hug. While it’s not a style I’m personally drawn to, I still think it’s beautiful and worthy of appreciation. The girls are expressive, with each scene beautifully rendered to reflect the joy they so clearly feel on the page. As much as I loved the poetry, I also loved this. I felt like it matched the words it went along with so well. For example, when Morris described the girls' puppet show, the art brought it to life in vivid colour, making the show itself seem so real and magical.
There really isn’t anything negative that I can say about this book, though. From the poetry to the art, it was a beautiful read, and I think grandparents can read this to their grandchildren. In, fact, I recommend doing so, particularly if you’re fond of books about families, if only for the benefit of deepening the bond between grandmother and grandchild. It certainly gave me a greater appreciation for my own grandmother.
Happy reading, everyone!
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Love, Grandma
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Grandmothers are a special breed. They’re capable of acts of love, big and small, that hold a certain weight to them, a weight no other relative has. It’s something I’ve learnt to appreciate over the years, which makes Love, Grandma a special book to me.
Written by Ann Morris, Love, Grandma is a tribute to her grandchildren that tells of her love and commitment to them. In it, we learn about how the main character feels about both girls, as well as the ways she’s willing to spend time with them, including trying to do acrobatics she’s no longer capable of!
I’m giving this book 4 out of 4 stars because it deserves that much and more. Not only is it written and edited well, but the artwork is pretty to look at and fits each section that it features.
In addition to the above reasons, I rated it so highly because I loved indulging in the poetic style Morris uses. It isn’t just illustrative of the story she's telling, but also of the love the grandmother character feels for Peyton and Harley, her two granddaughters. There’s a certain kind of adoration that shines through her words I couldn’t help but immediately love.
There’s also the way the art feels warm and cozy, like a hug. While it’s not a style I’m personally drawn to, I still think it’s beautiful and worthy of appreciation. The girls are expressive, with each scene beautifully rendered to reflect the joy they so clearly feel on the page. As much as I loved the poetry, I also loved this. I felt like it matched the words it went along with so well. For example, when Morris described the girls' puppet show, the art brought it to life in vivid colour, making the show itself seem so real and magical.
There really isn’t anything negative that I can say about this book, though. From the poetry to the art, it was a beautiful read, and I think grandparents can read this to their grandchildren. In, fact, I recommend doing so, particularly if you’re fond of books about families, if only for the benefit of deepening the bond between grandmother and grandchild. It certainly gave me a greater appreciation for my own grandmother.
Happy reading, everyone!
******
Love, Grandma
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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