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A review by emmaraeempowered
Big Papa and the Time Machine by Daniel Bernstrom
5.0
This was so sweet! And the Authors Note was also very sweet as the author describe the inspiration of the story stemming from his own relationship with his Papa.
The way Big Papa shows his grandson aspects of his life was very sweet and touching. I always find it interesting when you reach the age where you realize the adults around you are people other than just mom, dad, grandparent, auntie, guardian...etc. They all have lives and many stories to share and teach. Sometimes they share lots and lots, sometimes they share little.
This story heavily highlighted bravery and courage, specifically with African-American people. Since this story begins with the grandson not wanting to go to school I thought it was historically important that the author showed a time when Big Papa was a kid (called Little Papa in this moment) as he was trying to "go to school". A man comes up behind him and rips up the paper telling him he ain't ever gonna go to school and working in the fields is all he is good for. Grandson asks if Big Papa ever went to school, which he responds no. and then he asks if being scared ever goes away, and Papa responds with no. This whole part displayed the strength of connection and the importance of honesty between adults and children. The bravery and courage Big Papa had displayed through his life was admirable.
The way Big Papa shows his grandson aspects of his life was very sweet and touching. I always find it interesting when you reach the age where you realize the adults around you are people other than just mom, dad, grandparent, auntie, guardian...etc. They all have lives and many stories to share and teach. Sometimes they share lots and lots, sometimes they share little.
This story heavily highlighted bravery and courage, specifically with African-American people. Since this story begins with the grandson not wanting to go to school I thought it was historically important that the author showed a time when Big Papa was a kid (called Little Papa in this moment) as he was trying to "go to school". A man comes up behind him and rips up the paper telling him he ain't ever gonna go to school and working in the fields is all he is good for. Grandson asks if Big Papa ever went to school, which he responds no. and then he asks if being scared ever goes away, and Papa responds with no. This whole part displayed the strength of connection and the importance of honesty between adults and children. The bravery and courage Big Papa had displayed through his life was admirable.