In this charming picture book by author Giles Andreae, we meet the world’s most proud grandpa, who is eager to tell us all about his grandson, an active and precocious two-year-old. It appears this child can do no wrong. Pay no attention to the fact that he’s looking at a cat in a picture book while pointing at the dog – that makes no difference whatsoever.
Grandpa is sure the child will be a scientist. Why, just watch the way he’s shoving a peanut butter sandwich into the VCR. He’s bound to be an electrical engineer or perhaps even an inventor!
And his musical capabilities – they are simply extraordinary. His rendition of classical music with spoons on a sieve – it would bring tears to your eyes.
Each page in this book celebrates the obvious love this grandfather has for his grandson. They spend a lot of time together – perhaps the grandpa babysits the boy during the day while the parents work, but he takes joy in everything the child does. He’s not uptight about the messes or the noise; he simply appreciates the boy for being who he is and deals with the ups and downs one at a time. I found this book touching as it shows how a family relationship can be the most important in your life, and it demonstrates how precious the bond between grandparents and grandchildren can be. The look of adoration on the grandfather’s face in every picture is a look that every child deserves to see.
If you have a grandchild you adore and you want to tell them so, why not pick up a copy of this book for them the next time you’re out. It will bring a smile to your face and will be a treasured gift from you to them.
(This book was published in 2003 by Bloomsbury.)
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