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Our Granny
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children (1994-03-01)
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Amazon Description
Two children compare their granny with others. Some grannies have thin legs, fat knees, crinkly eyes, or big soft laps. Their granny has a wobbly bottom and wears an old red sweater that was grandpa's. She has a style all her own--and to the children who love her, this granny is perfect. Full of warmth and good humor. Full color.
One Potato Review
My granny, your granny. Still, this book is unusual for it’s candor: some of these old folks live in nursing homes, and some “nowhere at all.” Some have bristly chins, or wobbly bottoms. Dead spouses. Some have lives. All too often in children’s literature grandparents are reduced to smiley, storytelling ciphers. It’s refreshing at least, and even a little shocking to see them described as living, thinking humans. Sweet, but not saccharine.
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