The love between a child and her grandmother is shown in this haunting yet hopeful picture book that is sure to resonate with anyone who has lost a loved one.
Betty Quan\'s picture-book debut is haunting yet hopeful..
Carmen Mok\'s gentle illustrations show the love between a child and her grandmother in this story that will resonate with anyone who has lost a loved one.
After the funeral, Grace\'s mom turns on all the outside lights so that Grandmother\'s spirit can find its way home for one final goodbye.
And one day, Grandmother is buried.
One day, Grandmother\'s room is empty.
Father comes home early to make dinner, but the rice bowls stay full.
Then, Grandmother stops walking Grace to and from school, and the door to her room stays closed.
Grandmother says goodbye when she drops Grace off at school every morning and hello when she picks her up at the end of the day.
She tells her stories about growing up in China and together they savor the flavors of her childhood.
She teaches her how to measure water for rice.
Grandmother lives with Grace\'s family.
Full color.
The love between a child and her grandmother is shown in this haunting yet hopeful picture book that is sure to resonate with anyone who has lost a loved one
