Grandpa Green

Last week as I was perusing the bookstore,  I stumbled across a precious children's book.  Grandpa Green by Lane Smith is a sweet and sentimental book about family history and love.  In this book a  little boy shares the events of his Grandpa's life.  The story is simple, yet it explores complex topics such as aging, memory loss and the power of family history.

This is a great book for both adults and children.  I guarantee it will touch your heart - especially if you have a loved one who has experienced memory loss.  It is a great conversation starter to talk to your children about the difficulties of aging.

Because it is a story about family, it is a great book to make text-self connections.  As you read the book with your child, relate parts of the story to your child's grandma or grandpa.  It would be great to even create your own "Grandpa Green" story with events from your family history.




Grandpa Green is a keeper!  It is one that now has a spot on my bookshelf!