Review by MarianaFigueira -- Love, Grandma by Ann Morris

Mariana Figueira · Post by **Mariana Figueira** » 18 Nov 2020, 15:01

[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 a beautiful children's book for kids of all ages about the profound love grandmothers have for their grandchildren. In these rhymes, the author shares fond memories she has of her granddaughters Payton and Haley and all the things they liked to do together. They would play, cook, and make Grandma "pretty" by painting her nails always in more than one color and putting her in every barrette she owned.

This book is so touching it brought me to tears; I enjoyed it so much I can barely put it into words. It tells a story about a period of sheer joy and happiness, both from Grandma as from the girls, evoking the picture of a perfect childhood.

I find it noteworthy that there is a subtle allusion to religion, as Grandma considers her first granddaughter a "gift from up above." It didn't get in the way of my reading, even though I'm not devout at all.

I especially liked the verse that stated:

"Pretty Haley joined her sister, and Grandma's love grew more"

Emphasizing that love does not divide, it only multiplies; it is such a charming way to explain how someone's heart grows to fit more people inside. Additionally, when I read a section where Grandma tried to do backbends and fell, it was so heartwarming I laughed out loud.

The editing is perfect since there are no typos. Also, I admire the writing in rhymes (considering how challenging it can be) and that it was accomplished marvelously. The illustrations are modest but well-made, all in pastel shades, and very pleasant.

As much as this is a children's book, many grown-ups will enjoy it. I think this is an incredible way to make those wonderful memories last forever, plus it represents a legacy for the author's granddaughters. There wasn't a single thing I didn't appreciate from this book, which is why I grant it four out of four stars.

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Love, Grandma
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Fozia RYK · Post by **Fozia RYK** » 12 Dec 2020, 07:52

I liked your review of the book about childrens life and their interest. Well done.

Yvonne Monique · Post by **Yvonne Monique** » 12 Dec 2020, 08:34

I agree with you that this is a heartwarming story. The author's granddaughters must be ever so happy that their grandma wrote such a loving book about them!

Mariana Figueira · Post by **Mariana Figueira** » 13 Dec 2020, 17:49

Fozia RYK wrote: ↑12 Dec 2020, 07:52 I liked your review of the book about childrens life and their interest. Well done.

Thank you!

Mariana Figueira · Post by **Mariana Figueira** » 13 Dec 2020, 17:49

Yvonne Monique wrote: ↑12 Dec 2020, 08:34 I agree with you that this is a heartwarming story. The author's granddaughters must be ever so happy that their grandma wrote such a loving book about them!

I sure hope so. Thank you for the comment

Raluca_Mihaila · Post by **Raluca_Mihaila** » 13 Dec 2020, 17:58

A lovely review for a very educative book. Great job!

Chiagbanwe Almond · Post by **Chiagbanwe Almond** » 16 Dec 2020, 10:06

I think the book will be awesome. I think I might check it out. Thank you. Your review was splendid.

RHD · Post by **RHD** » 16 Dec 2020, 12:10

This is such a beautiful book as well as relevant. A grandma's love is far-reaching, undying and genuine. Such an amazing review by you Mariana

Mariana Figueira · Post by **Mariana Figueira** » 16 Dec 2020, 19:35

raluca_mihaila wrote: ↑13 Dec 2020, 17:58 A lovely review for a very educative book. Great job!

Thank you so much

Mariana Figueira · Post by **Mariana Figueira** » 16 Dec 2020, 19:35

Chiagbanwe Almond wrote: ↑16 Dec 2020, 10:06 I think the book will be awesome. I think I might check it out. Thank you. Your review was splendid.

Thank you for the comment!

Mariana Figueira · Post by **Mariana Figueira** » 16 Dec 2020, 19:36

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RHD wrote: ↑16 Dec 2020, 12:10 This is such a beautiful book as well as relevant. A grandma's love is far-reaching, undying and genuine. Such an amazing review by you Mariana

Thank you so much RHD, I´m glad you liked it