Grandpa Is Here!

Praise

This tender tale in verse is a touching portrayal of the complex reality of having family members who live far away. . . the gorgeously lit illustrations and lyrical, rhyming text make for a gentle, fulfilling read . . . A sweet, contemplative ode to long-distance familial relationships.
—Kirkus Reviews

Similar in tone to Rosie and Groenink’s Mum, Me, and the Mulberry Tree (2022), this understated story focuses on another steadfast relationship between a child and a beloved family member. . . [the verse text] reads aloud beautifully, and the mixed-media illustrations portray the characters and landscape with becoming warmth and grace. A quiet, captivating picture book.
—Booklist

Groenick’s colored pencil art gives a warm glimpse of Iranian culture. . . The double-page spreads offer depth to the grandfather-granddaughter relationship, with text curving around the hills emphasizing their joy and excitement. . . The little girl’s point of view gives a touching and lyrical perspective as she addresses how “Grandpa is like snow—I never want him to go, never want his magic to leave,” serving as a kind reminder to cherish family members when they visit.
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books