One of my all time favourite picture books. I give this book as a gift to new babies, to grandmothers, to friends who like to travel, and to any child in need of a good story.
Told in beautiful poetry, this book is a whimsical introduction to faraway lands and cultures is told from the perspective of a young girl, whose adventurous grandmother brings her back such treasures as an African baobab seed, an Australian didgeridoo, and a Hawaiian rainbow.
As the story progresses, the girl grows up and her grandmother grows older. But the sad ending turns happy as she now is the one traveling the world and sending home gifts to her own grandchild.
Jo Ellen's beautiful text and Barbara's fascinating plasticine art are the perfect combination - just like books and travel!
3 comments:
this sound wonderful and reminds me of my own grandmother. I'll have to get this book!
It would be good to pair with Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. A book I like to give to new grandmothers is I Loved You Before You Were Born by Anne Bowen.
It would be good to pair this with Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. A book I like to give to new grandmothers is I Loved You Before You Were Born by Anne Bowen.
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