Tea with Grandpa

Author: Saltzberg, Barney

Number Of Pages: 40

Details:

Spending time with Grandpa is always fun.Singling, laughing, eating, and playing.And when it's time to say goodbye,It won't be for long because He's never too far away to have tea.In this sweetly simple, rhyming picture book by acclaimed author/artist Barney Saltzberg, a little girl tells us about her daily tea ritual with her grandfather where they sing and laugh and clink their teacups with the help of their computers and a video chat. A Neal Porter Book From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2—"Every day at half past three…Me and Grandpa. Time for tea." The child and her grandfather share stories, sing songs, drink tea, of course, and more. Fans of Saltzberg's beloved animal characters will be delighted that they join in the fun as well. Large print and simple vocabulary make this an ideal beginning reader, and a twist at the end will appeal to savvy readers. Bright pastels serve as background for the text, while Saltzberg's simple, cartoon pen-and-ink illustrations are washed with soft hues of coordinating colors. The endpapers are delightfully arrayed with the comical animal stars of the text drinking tea as well. Perfect for sharing about the love between children and their grandparents, a love that has no boundaries or conditions. Simply charming!—Carol Connor, Cincinnati Public Schools, OH From Booklist The timelessness of the tea party goes digital when a young girl and her grandfather find a creative way to connect despite being separated by distance. At first, this seems like any party, complete with tea, singing, silliness, and animal friends. The simple text and well-paced rhymes work well with the softly colored line drawings that express the action and joy of the scene. It’s only at the book’s conclusion that we see Grandpa is inside a computer, Skyping with the girl, and not actually at the table. This kind of relationship is one many kids today will relate to, and the book is also a great reminder that even though their grandparents might be far away, they are always close enough for tea. For a storytime about the special relationship between grandparents and grandchildren, pair this with My Most Favorite Thing (2000), by Nicola Moon, and The Hello Goodbye Window (2005), by Norton Juster. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Tiffany Erickson

Reviews:

“Simply charming!” ―School Library Journal“Mischievous pet antics add a dash of fun, but the focus is on the sweet bond between these two family members separated by distance.” ―Publishers Weekly“The welcome modern twist to Saltzberg's intergenerational story is sweetly affirming for today's far-flung families.” ―Kirkus Reviews“The timelessness of a tea party goes digital when a young girl and her grandfather find a creative way to connect despite being separated by distance . . . This kind of relationship is one many kids can relate to, and the book is a great reminder that even though their grandparents may be far away, they are always close enough for tea.” ―Booklist

About the Author:

Barney Saltzberg is the writer/illustrator of over thirty books including the Kisses series and Beautiful Oops. He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three dogs, where he writes, draws, and creates and sings songs for children. Barney and his wife mostly drink coffee but they have been known to drink a spot of tea from time to time as well....

EAN: 9781596438941

Release Date: 15-04-2014

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover