Grandpa's Slide Show (Picture Puffin S.) - Softcover

Deborah, Gould

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140508716 ISBN 13: 9780140508710

Publisher: Puffin, 1991

Synopsis

A picture book about Sam and his brother Douglas, who love to stay at their grandfather's, where he entertains them with a slide show. After grandfather dies, the boys believe that things will change, but grandma has other ideas.

About this title

From Publishers Weekly

This is a compelling book about death. The high point of Sam's visits to his grandparents is his grandfather's presentation of his vast catalogue of slides. During one of Sam's visits, however, Grandpa is rushed to the hospital, where he dies. After the funeral, Grandma agrees to Sam's request that they have a slide show. The family tradition is continued, although it will never be the same as when Grandpa was there. In a final scene, Sam dreams about Grandpa waving goodbye to him. Gould's uncompromisingly realistic depiction of a death in the family is sensitive and moving. Like Tomie dePaola's Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs, this valuable book could prove cathartic for children who have recently lost a beloved grandparent. Ages 3-8.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0140508716
• ISBN 13: 9780140508710
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32