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Book Reviews of Happy Birthday, Grampie

Happy Birthday Grampie
Author: Susan Pearson
ISBN: 45843
Pages: 38
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5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Kendall/Hunt
Book Type: Hardcover
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blondegringa avatar reviewed Happy Birthday, Grampie on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
PreSchool-Grade 3 Martha's grandfather is celebrating his 89th birthday, and she has crafted a card with the words ``Happy Birthday, Grampie. I Love You'' on it. The words are textured so that he can feel them with his fingers, as he is blind. Martha is worried all the way to the nursing home because her grandfather has been speaking only in his native Swedish lately, and she doesn't know if he will be able to understand the card. Soft transparent realistic watercolors match the story's gentle mood, which is reminiscent of the author's Karin's Christmas Walk (Dial, 1980) in reaffirming the bonds of family love. Although similar to Patricia MacLachlan's Through Grandpa's Eyes (Harper, 1980) in its sensitive treatment of the theme of the blindness of a grandfather, this is also a satisfying and rewarding portrayal of a family's treasured moments.
JTG avatar reviewed Happy Birthday, Grampie on + 280 more book reviews
This is a very touching stoty about a youngster who visits Grampie at his nursing home and brings him special cards and gifts.