Tanya Rosie

The Ties that Bind!

The little girl in this story is both excited and shy when her grandfather comes to visit. He has traveled hundreds of miles to see them. He has brought treats from his own country, including, walnuts grown on his own trees. The exotic herbs and spices he brings gives his suitcase a wonderful smell.

There are lots of things to show grandfather as they walk together outside. Even though they speak different languages, the two have a good time, and find ways to communicate. After the first day together, the little girl is already dreading the time he will go home.

This is a sweet story that celebrates the affection between a grandchild and a grandparent, showing that love can transcend many things including a language barrier.

Children ages three to eight will like this over-sized, five-star picture book, and will enjoy thinking about having a relative visit and stay with them.

Thank you, Candlewick Press, for providing Tickmenot with a book to review. Opinions are my own.… (mehr)

A Berry for You, a Berry for Me!

Once a year, a little child along with their mother journeys by bus to a mulberry tree, their tree, to get mulberries. It is a long day of picking berries, and filling their buckets. But it is also fun eating the good berries while they work, the two of them having a picnic lunch, and the joy they have spending time together.

After a long day of work, they return home to one of the best parts of the day, using the mulberries to make a pie. Together the two make a pie crust, fill it with berries, and while it bakes, they make whipped cream for the top.

At last, the two of them relish the day’s labor when they enjoy eating delicious warm pie from the oven, with the fluffy topping.

As the little one happily drifts off to sleep, they are tired, but with a full tummy along with the joy of being with their mom, and having their annual mulberry pie.

Children will love hearing about spending a day with their mother doing something different from the normal. The fact that the day ends with them getting a delicious treat to eat makes the story even better. This tale will cause a child to reminisce about traditions their life.

I recommend this tale that is full of love between a mother and their child. This five-star picture book will be enjoyed by children aged three to seven years old. Do not be surprised if your youngster suggests making a mulberry pie!

Thank you, Candlewick Press, for providing Tickmenot with a book copy for the purpose of review. Opinions are my own.… (mehr)