Description
MY GRANDFATHER AND I
Book summary
A picture book that celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Through tender illustrations and warm text, the book shows how grandparents are playmates, confidants, and storytellers. A work that invites us to value intergenerational complicity and shared moments, ideal for reading as a family and strengthening emotional ties.
What is it about?
The book explores the unique relationship established between a grandfather and his grandchild. Throughout its pages, everyday scenes are presented that reflect how grandparents know how to listen attentively to the achievements and passions of the little ones, how they turn any activity into an adventure, and how their experience and affection create a safe and fun space. The visual and textual narrative highlights the importance of these bonds, showing that together they form a great team capable of sharing laughter, learning, and complicity.
Main themes
- Intergenerational relationship between grandparents and grandchildren
- Affective and emotional complicity in the family
- Value of listening and attention in relationships
- Play and shared creativity
- Transmission of stories and experiences
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for children of preschool age and the first years of primary school, as well as for families who wish to share a moment of reading together. It is also an ideal gift for grandparents who want to strengthen their bond with their grandchildren through a story that reflects their own relationship.
What this book offers
- Fosters the appreciation of family ties and time shared between generations.
- Stimulates conversation about family experiences and memories.
- Offers a positive model of a relationship based on listening, play, and affection.
- Provides a moment of emotional connection during family reading.
Technical specifications
- Author: SHANE (CAT), SUSANNAH; TECKENTRUP, BRITTA (CAT)
- Publisher: NUBEOCHO
- Language: cat
- Subject: PICTURE BOOKS
- Collection: CATALAN
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: April 2024
- Number of pages: 32
- Weight: 121 g
Editorial review
A picture book with a carefully crafted hardcover edition that addresses the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren with sensitivity and tenderness. The combination of text and illustrations creates a welcoming and emotional atmosphere, perfect for early readers or for sharing aloud. Its focus on listening and complicity makes it a useful tool for working on family values from childhood. A work that connects with its target audience due to its closeness and universality.