Grandpa Is Here!

By Tanya Rosie, Chuck Groenink (Illustrator)

A granddaughter shares her world with her visiting grandfather, cherishing their fleeting time together.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 181 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl eagerly awaits her grandfather's visit from Iran, eager to share her favorite places and experiences. Despite language barriers, their laughter bridges the gap as they explore mountaintops, tunnels, and fields. With each moment precious, their bond deepens, leaving her wishing for more time. How will they make the most of their limited days together? This heartwarming tale captures the magic of family connections across distances, celebrating the joy found in shared moments.

From the publisher

When a child’s beloved grandfather comes from Iran for a visit, she can’t wait to show him all her favorite things in this story full of warmth and tender detail. We speak different languages, Grandpa and I, but how we laugh and laugh and laugh. Grandpa is finally here to visit! He’s brought a suitcase smelling of Persian spices, walnuts picked from his trees at home, and sparkly saffron to make yellow rice. And Grandpa and granddaughter have so much they want to see and do together. She shows him all her favorite things: the mountaintops, the tunnel she discovered, and the horse in the field. If only Grandpa could stay longer, then he could see the spring–but when time together is limited, it feels all the sweeter and more special. In a touching follow-up to Mum, Me, and the Mulberry Tree, Tanya Rosie and Chuck Groenink deliver a tenderly told and beautifully illustrated picture book about the magical bonds between families, even those spread out across the world.

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