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Coming Soon
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Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press, 2019.
Description
Henry loves talking with Grandpa, but Grandpa has stopped listening. Mom says to just give him time. But Henry wants to talk to Grandpa now. So Henry tries his favorite game--Top Threes. And something amazing happens.
User reviews
LibraryThing member atdCross
Oh, my goodness! This is such a marvelous book that touches the heart in a real, wonderful way. It's a book that will touch the heart of both adult and child. And, to tell you the truth, I did not at all expect how it ended. The artwork is adorable and the reading is with very simple sentences.
LibraryThing member toby.ann
A lovely and heartfelt picture book that elegantly deals with grief and encourages conversation with the child you're reading it to. Beautiful illustrations by Daniel Egneus compliment the story.
LibraryThing member Whisper1
Oh, how I loved this book. Both illustrations and story line fit perfectly together.
Henry is young. His Grandpa has come to live with his family after the sad loss of his long-term wife.
Henry doesn't understand why Grandpa stays in his room and refuses to interact with anyone.
One day, Henry decides
When Henry lists his top three grannies, they are:
"The granny who is dead.
Granny Agnes who lives on top of the shoe stop
And the granny in "Little Red Riding Hood."
At first Grandpa didn't answer, but then , after a pause he remembers
Granny when she danced in the moonlight
Granny when she watered roses
and Granny when she first held baby Henry.
This is a beautiful book that deals gently and powerfully with the subject of grief.
Four and 1/2 Stars
Henry is young. His Grandpa has come to live with his family after the sad loss of his long-term wife.
Henry doesn't understand why Grandpa stays in his room and refuses to interact with anyone.
One day, Henry decides
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to ask his Grandpa his favorite threes. As Henry leads the way by describing his favorite three top sandwiches, it unlocks something in Grandpa and he too begins to note his favorite threes. When Henry lists his top three grannies, they are:
"The granny who is dead.
Granny Agnes who lives on top of the shoe stop
And the granny in "Little Red Riding Hood."
At first Grandpa didn't answer, but then , after a pause he remembers
Granny when she danced in the moonlight
Granny when she watered roses
and Granny when she first held baby Henry.
This is a beautiful book that deals gently and powerfully with the subject of grief.
Four and 1/2 Stars
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LibraryThing member Rosenectur
Absolutely sweet! The illustrations are fun, colorful and emotive. The story is delightful and sweet. It really handles the subject of grief in a way that a child could understand it, but also touches the hearts of adults. The nine year ole and I read it together and then my mother read it, then my
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grandmother and both of them came away from the book with tears in their eyes. A wonderful addition to any library. Show Less
Awards
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Primary — 2020)
Notable Children's Book (Younger Readers — 2020)
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9781536211252