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A review by leahlovesloslibros
Grandad's Pride by Harry Woodgate
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Synopsis:
After Milly discovers a pride flag in Grandad's attic, this adorable pair are motivated by the past to start a pride parade in their small town. Activism and celebration go hand in hand as the town gathers to help "build a world where everyone is proud to be themselves." This beautiful follow-up to Grandad's Camper is filled with heart and purpose.
Review:
This book is so full of color and love. These are the kinds of books that kids need to be seeing all the time. Especially with the increasing issues surrounding banned books, it is vital that we continue to share these types of stories before they disappear: the ones of joy and pride in being exactly who we are.
The content is very family-friendly; perfect for kids to read on their own or with an adult. This is also a great book for libraries and classrooms, especially for very young readers (Pre-K through early elementary), and as an educator myself, I am so excited to have a copy for my shelves. My goal is to get more books like this in kids’ hands as much as possible so they can learn love and acceptance rather than hate and exclusion.
The art in this book is also exceptionally beautiful. It is evident that Woodgate put a lot of time and effort into creating diverse characters of all kinds. We see people of all races, genders, ages, and abilities. There are individuals with tattoos, multi-racial families, and more. There is an extra element of magic in the fact that the author is also the illustrator, so they know exactly how to make their vision come to life on the page, and that is exactly what they did.
Overall, I would highly recommend this book, especially for our beginning and early readers. The message in this book is one of love, acceptance, and inclusion; things that we can all use more of. Grandad’s Pride is a book I will share with others, and I can’t wait to see what else the author comes up with in the future.
Huge thanks to Hear Our Voices Tours and Little Bee Books for providing me with a copy of Grandad’s Pride in exchange for an honest review and for inviting me to be a part of this tour. I absolutely loved this book! US publication is next week, Tuesday, 4/25/23.
After Milly discovers a pride flag in Grandad's attic, this adorable pair are motivated by the past to start a pride parade in their small town. Activism and celebration go hand in hand as the town gathers to help "build a world where everyone is proud to be themselves." This beautiful follow-up to Grandad's Camper is filled with heart and purpose.
Review:
This book is so full of color and love. These are the kinds of books that kids need to be seeing all the time. Especially with the increasing issues surrounding banned books, it is vital that we continue to share these types of stories before they disappear: the ones of joy and pride in being exactly who we are.
The content is very family-friendly; perfect for kids to read on their own or with an adult. This is also a great book for libraries and classrooms, especially for very young readers (Pre-K through early elementary), and as an educator myself, I am so excited to have a copy for my shelves. My goal is to get more books like this in kids’ hands as much as possible so they can learn love and acceptance rather than hate and exclusion.
The art in this book is also exceptionally beautiful. It is evident that Woodgate put a lot of time and effort into creating diverse characters of all kinds. We see people of all races, genders, ages, and abilities. There are individuals with tattoos, multi-racial families, and more. There is an extra element of magic in the fact that the author is also the illustrator, so they know exactly how to make their vision come to life on the page, and that is exactly what they did.
Overall, I would highly recommend this book, especially for our beginning and early readers. The message in this book is one of love, acceptance, and inclusion; things that we can all use more of. Grandad’s Pride is a book I will share with others, and I can’t wait to see what else the author comes up with in the future.
Huge thanks to Hear Our Voices Tours and Little Bee Books for providing me with a copy of Grandad’s Pride in exchange for an honest review and for inviting me to be a part of this tour. I absolutely loved this book! US publication is next week, Tuesday, 4/25/23.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death