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edshara's review against another edition
5.0
This was so much fun. With times as they are, using a large family gathering as a counting story, was right on time. I’ve never really been one for large gatherings but this made me nostalgic for, the noise, the food, the interactions and the general craziness that comes when everyone gets together. The little ones enjoyed this one and so did I. The illustrations are wonderful and I loved the attention to detail. We’ll need to add this one to our collection.
dns24's review against another edition
4.0
The children really enjoyed this counting story and the illustrations are great!
silviaacevedo's review against another edition
5.0
Sweet rhyming story about family togetherness, ingenuity, and counting. Super illustrations, too. Loved it! :)
beths0103's review against another edition
5.0
This is so much more than a counting book. It is a celebration -- of family, friends, food, and life's riches that you simply can't quantify. Grandma's house in this book might be tiny, but it is giant in love.
mnboyer's review against another edition
3.0
Grandma’s Tiny House is a story that teaches children to count using everyday objects in a grandmother’s home. On the weekend, everyone gathers at the grandmother’s house (which is small) and eventually the young granddaughter tells everyone they have to move the dinner outside into the yard. The book is simple, but it has good counting strategies and shows a diverse family gathering.
This book is definitely aimed at counting and is less concerned with discussing culture as part of the story. Most of the cultural elements revolve around the food that is coming to the family dinner (sweet potato pies, lemonade, melons, ham hocks, etc., are certainly all part of the black experience) and while this is a good depiction, it does leave the potential to state that culture is only represented as food – which we know is not the case. I would use this if you really wanted to teach a child to count to fifteen (an odd number to stop at?) but would not use this as the highlight of a diversity picture book class.
Why would this book stop counting at fifteen? It just seems like a weird number to decide to stop counting at and I cannot decide if this is random or not. I will say the pictures are easy to follow for younger readers and the party environment itself can be interesting. The story is really, really quick but you could slow it down for younger kids as you read. I do like that there are not illustrated numbers on the pages – the numbers are all written. This just seemed unique and worth noting.
This book is definitely aimed at counting and is less concerned with discussing culture as part of the story. Most of the cultural elements revolve around the food that is coming to the family dinner (sweet potato pies, lemonade, melons, ham hocks, etc., are certainly all part of the black experience) and while this is a good depiction, it does leave the potential to state that culture is only represented as food – which we know is not the case. I would use this if you really wanted to teach a child to count to fifteen (an odd number to stop at?) but would not use this as the highlight of a diversity picture book class.
Why would this book stop counting at fifteen? It just seems like a weird number to decide to stop counting at and I cannot decide if this is random or not. I will say the pictures are easy to follow for younger readers and the party environment itself can be interesting. The story is really, really quick but you could slow it down for younger kids as you read. I do like that there are not illustrated numbers on the pages – the numbers are all written. This just seemed unique and worth noting.
writteninblue's review against another edition
4.0
A counting book that celebrates large families, celebrations, food, friends and neighbors that have become family, and always being able to find room for everyone, no matter how tiny the house.
madissenvermeer's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Grandmas Tiny House by Janay Brown-Wood and illustrated by Priscilla Burris is a children's picture counting book for ages 2+. This book was published on August 8, 2017, and is about a grandma inviting a bunch of people to her tiny house. Grandma is worried if everyone will fit into her small house, and as her guests arrive one by one, her house fills up very quickly with people and all the food they brought. This book is a rhyming book and helps kids learn how to count up to 15. I could use this in the classroom by reading it aloud and having my students help me count. I could also have my students read the book to me so I can know where they are with their reading and counting. <counting book> <picture book> <fiction>
seullywillikers's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Very cute, warm, loving, and fun! This counting book not only counts, but shares the love of a family and community through a pleasant rhyming scheme. Well worth the read!
teonnareads_'s review against another edition
4.0
Grandma's Tiny House is a rhyming, counting story that celebrates family and friend's gathering at Grandma's house. I love how it is a book about the traditions and joys experienced within the Black family as well as a counting story. This made me think of gathering at my granny's home. While my granny's home is small and often has only standing room for the family and friends who gather there, the joy, laughter, and food I enjoy make up for the lack of space.