Unwrapping
Grandpa's Window
By Laura Gehl
Illustrated by Udayana Lugo
Specs
* Reading Age: 3-7 years
* Grade Level: 1-2
* Jacketed Hardback: 32 pages
* Publisher: Flyaway Books
* Pub. Date: March 14, 2023
* ISBN-10: 1947888404
* ISBN-13: 978-1947888401
* Language: English
Editorial Reviews
“Offering a tender view of one girl’s experience, this powerful picture book shows children that they can feel both heartbreak and ongoing love simultaneously. . . . A touching window into a child’s mourning process.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Unwrapping Some Illustrations
The Book
Daria and her grandpa are very close and share lots of fun times together. When he has to be hospitalized she is very sad for the separation. The bed in his hospital room faces a window that looks out on the beach. Together the two plan wonderful beach activities to do together such as flying kites and building sandcastles after he is finally released.
Unfortunately her grandpa's health deteriorates even more and when he can no longer speak they hold hands and he gently squeezes hers as a means of communication.
Sadly her beloved grandpa passes away and Daria has to find a way to cope with his loss. "Grandpa's Window" is about making fond memories before someone you love is gone forever from your life. It is written in a tender way that children can understand and the author includes a note at the end to assist parents how to inform a child of a passing of a loved one.
This inspiring book encouraged creativity and self-expression in the midst of grief. A discussion and activity guide written by Laura Gehi will be available February 2023 at flyaway books.com/resources. I highly recommend this book.
Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS!
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Meet the Author
Laura Gehl is the author of Apple and Magnolia, which received three starred reviews and was called "a gem" by School Library Journal. Her nearly two dozen books for children have received many accolades and been included on numerous best-of-the-year lists. She lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland. www.lauragehl.com.<br /><br />Udayana Lugo is a self-taught illustrator who creates her art with a variety of traditional media. She has designed everything from jewelry to auto parts, but children's books are her passion. She lives in Vancouver, Canada. www.udayana-lugo.com
About the Illustrator
Udayana is a self-taught illustrator of mixed heritage. Having worked as a designer of many varied things, from jewellery to auto-parts, and from furniture to whole interiors, she still does that but in children's books which are her true passion. She and her husband have lived in Mexico, Italy and England, but they call British Columbia their home along with their two kids. When not working on a book, you can find her walking her dog or baking something with her children.
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