Close to You from Far Away

By Erica Root

A girl discovers how to stay close to her grandma despite the distance.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 23 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Gigi cherishes her time with Grandma, but when she moves far away, she feels the sting of separation. Grandma's comforting words, 'I'm close to you from far away,' spark Gigi's curiosity. How can they maintain their bond across the miles? This heartwarming tale explores the power of love and creativity in bridging distances. With real postcards included, readers are invited to connect with their own loved ones. Discover the magic of staying close, no matter how far apart you are.

From the publisher

A granddaughter realizes how she can stay connected while living far from her grandma in this charming picture book with real postcards to send to a loved one! Gigi and Grandma always loved being together. But when Gigi moves far away, she misses Grandma. Every time Gigi feels sad, Grandma tells her, “Don’t worry, Gigi, it’s okay. I’m close to you from far away.” But what does that mean? Find out how to maintain a feeling of closeness to someone you love while being far away from them in this delightful book about family, letter writing, and love. Bonus material: create your own postcards to send to loved ones with four delightful cards in the back of the book.

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