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Thank You, Grandpa Hardcover – March 24, 2003

by Lynn Plourde (Author), Jason Cockroft (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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This glowing picture book, by turns playful and poignant, portrays the tender relationship between a grandfather and granddaughter as they appreciate nature together over the years. They take their first walk in the woods when the little girl is barely old enough to toddle; their last when Grandfather can only shuffle along. Each walk brings a new discovery-a sneaky snake, flashing fireflies, teardrops on a spiderweb-and sometimes a lesson about saying good-bye. One day the girl walks alone, stronger because she learned from her grandfather how to be grateful for life's fleeting gifts.

Illustrated by Jason Cockcroft.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 2
  5. Dimensions
    9.22 x 0.4 x 11.54 inches
  6. Publisher
    Dutton Juvenile
  7. Publication date
    March 24, 2003
  8. ISBN-10
    0525469923
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0525469926
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Kindergarten-Grade 2-This attractive picture book offers a heartfelt tribute to the love between a grandparent and grandchild as well as a way of coping with grief and loss. The story line is simple and episodic, focusing on small wonders and affectionate interactions. Beginning when she's just a toddler, a child shares quiet times with her grandfather. As they walk together, they admire dandelions, spider webs, and fireflies. The man answers all of her questions and teaches her to appreciate the natural world. He also shows her how to say "thank you and good-bye" to the dead insects and small creatures they occasionally find in their explorations. This gentle lesson comforts the girl when the time comes to say a final good-bye to her beloved relative. Plourde's thoughtful text and Cockcroft's expressive paintings work well together to convey both a respect for life and an awareness of the power of love. Soft, light-filled illustrations celebrate the pastoral setting, while the realistic portraits bring the child and her grandfather to life. Cockcroft does a particularly good job of conveying the passage of time, both in the growth of the child and in the more gradual change in the grandfather's appearance. Snippets of dialogue enliven the text and balance the serious subject matter. Parents looking for a way to introduce this difficult topic will appreciate the sensitive story, but it's possible that even browsers who aren't seeking this specific subject will appreciate this unusual picture book.
Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
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K-Gr. 3. Through seasons and years, a young girl's nature walks with her Grandpa always bring new surprises and delights-- dandelions, dew-laden spider webs, a snake "playing hide-and-seek." There is sadness, too, when they discover the still body of a grasshopper. But Grandpa helps the child remember the pleasure nature has brought them and explains how to say, "Thank you and goodbye." Then one day, the girl says, "Thank you and good-bye" to Grandpa, missing him but remembering how he had enriched her life. This celebration of a special grandparent-grandchild relationship is also a vehicle for exploring the temporal nature of life and its gifts. Realistic, soft-edged artwork evokes the magic of the natural world, the girl and grandfather's affectionate relationship, the poignancy of life passing. Although the descriptions and homage are occasionally too effusive, the lyrical language is lovely, and the story serves as a gentle, not overly sentimental, look at life in the moment and in memory. Shelle Rosenfeld
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dutton Juvenile; Stated First Edition (March 24, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525469923
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525469926
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.22 x 0.4 x 11.54 inches
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  1. Lynn Plourde

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    Lynn Plourde is the author of more than 40 children's books, mostly picture books, but also a graphic novel, a middle grade novel, and board books. She's a teaching author who has done hundreds of visits to schools where she shares her books interactively and teaches writing mini-lessons to students. Lynn is a native Mainer who frequently uses her home state for inspiration when writing. She currently lives in Winthrop, Maine, with her husband. You can learn more at her website: www.lynnplourde.com

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    Jason Cockcroft is an author and illustrator. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and lives in Yorkshire, where he spent his childhood. Jason studied illustration at Falmouth School of Art, and has illustrated over fifty books for publishers including Bloomsbury, Hodder, OUP, Orchard Books, Walker Books and Frances Lincoln in the UK, and Henry Holt, Dutton Books, Alfred A Knopf and Margaret McElderry Books in the United States. He won the Blue Peter Book Award for his work on Geraldine McCaughrean's retelling of 'A Pilgrim's Progress'.

    You can find his writing at lovelikeatoms.com, and his illustration work at thelittleyellowbird.co.uk

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Buckeyemom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for children of all ages to learn about death of loved one
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2019
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By far one of the BEST book for young children about death. We originally borrowed the book from the library 12 years ago for our daughter who was 3 to help her prepare for the death og a grandparent. Itis so touching that it has stayed with me for years. Kids are 11 and 15, and I felt the need to have a copy of the book in our home.
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Beautiful story and amazing illustrations.

NOTE: This product was a personal purchase for myself at the normal retail price. I'm reviewing it solely because I want to share my experience with other potential customers. I have received no compensation for my review, nor do I have any relationship with the seller or manufacturer of this product.
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Julie Wnek
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the occasion!
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2011
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I bought this book for my nieces who recently lost their grandpa.
Their parents have told me that they have read this book several times
and absolutely love it. I'm glad we have resources like these to soften
the hard times and help kids to understand during our painful experiences.
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Jess
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2018
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Perfect present for a friend of mine.
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Traci Bold
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a beautiful tribute to grandparents and all they teach in their ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016
My heart ached as I read this book. Such a beautiful tribute to grandparents and all they teach in their simple ways.

Written by Lynn Plourde, illustrated by Jason Cockcroft and published by Dutton Children's Books.

#PB #grief #respect #nature
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AMC
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, but sad book.
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2011
This book really touched my heart and my daughter's heart as we watched my father "fade". His health was failing quickly and I was trying to find a way to explain it to my 3 year old in a way she could understand. That was 8 years ago, but still this book is one of our most treasured. In fact, the book is now preserved in a china cabinet. The illustrations are beautiful, the words are intense, but soft.
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Teacher Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, honest, beautiful, sad book about death
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2006
This is one of the books that helped my three-year-old understand and accept her grandfather's death. The "thank you" refrain gives you a way to focus on something positive without being insincere or dishonest. It's a sad book, and hard to read to a child, but--if you agree with "the experts" that it's important to be honest, share your own sadness, admit your own uncertainties, and allow children the opportunity to ask questions--it's an excellent resource.

My daughter asked for this book two or three times after I read it to her, and she has made positive comments about thanking her grandfather and remembering happy shared experiences that were clearly inspired by it and, I believe, represented healing and acceptance.

If you're in the same position I was recently, I can only say I'm sorry and good luck. Death of a loved one is hard enough for us adults. Explaining it to a child who had no concept of mortality is incredibly, poignantly sad.
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