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4.56 AVERAGE
4.56 AVERAGE
An absolutely beautiful book that says so much about reaching across cultural and age divide in so few words!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Like the title suggests, this book has few words & the drawing does the talking. Beautiful depiction of two generations coming together despite the language barrier & cultural differences, to find common ground. Love the blend of the drawing styles. The illustrations are touching & conveys meaning perfectly.
Interest Level: Elementary Picturebook
Genre: Realistic
Available at the library?: Yes
Book Summary:
A young boy goes to visit his grandfather and they have to spend the whole afternoon alone. But they have nothing in common. They don’t like the same food or movies. They don’t even speak the same language! The boy can only speak in English, and his Grandpa can only speak in Thai. However, when the boy brings out his paper and pen and begins to draw, a magical understanding grows between the Grandpa and his grandson - bridging language, culture and age.
Why you should read it:
This is a richly and colorfully illustrated book with few words (the book has just 100 words!) that manages to capture a breadth of human emotion and feeling.
Genre: Realistic
Available at the library?: Yes
Book Summary:
A young boy goes to visit his grandfather and they have to spend the whole afternoon alone. But they have nothing in common. They don’t like the same food or movies. They don’t even speak the same language! The boy can only speak in English, and his Grandpa can only speak in Thai. However, when the boy brings out his paper and pen and begins to draw, a magical understanding grows between the Grandpa and his grandson - bridging language, culture and age.
Why you should read it:
This is a richly and colorfully illustrated book with few words (the book has just 100 words!) that manages to capture a breadth of human emotion and feeling.
So beautiful and poignant! But beyond the dialogue, I can't fathom why there are any words at all. This would have worked so well--dare I say better--as a wordless picture book. Still lovely as it is, though!
I don't care how old or young you are, you must read this book. Doesn't matter how or where you were raised, this book will touch your heart.
There are no words to describe this book & it even proves that sometimes, you don't need words.
There are no words to describe this book & it even proves that sometimes, you don't need words.
Richly illustrated this story shows the barrier between a boy and his grandfather. Grandpa doesn't speak English and they can't really communicate until they realize they both share a love of drawing and illustration so together they create an amazing tale and their language barrier is dismantled. A story that is meant to be read over and over again to fully appreciate it. A nearly wordless book that is wonderful to share with child of all ages.
Powerful message about connecting without language. Profound.