My Grandma and Me

By Mina Javaherbin, Lindsey Yankey (Illustrator)

A young girl and her grandmother share timeless moments in Iran.

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 345 ratings

32 pages· 767 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Mina's world revolves around her grandmother in Iran, where every moment together becomes a cherished memory. From neighborhood visits to midnight prayers, their bond transcends the ordinary. As they embark on imaginary journeys through the cosmos, Mina discovers the profound love that shapes her life. This heartfelt story invites readers into a world where family ties are the universe's greatest wonder. What adventures await Mina and her beloved grandma next?

From the publisher

In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories. In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never loved anything or anyone the way I love my grandma. While Mina is growing up in Iran, the center of her world is her grandmother. Whether visiting friends next door, going to the mosque for midnight prayers during Ramadan, or taking an imaginary trip around the planets, Mina and her grandma are never far apart. At once deeply personal and utterly universal, Mina Javaherbin’s words make up a love letter of the rarest sort: the kind that shares a bit of its warmth with every reader. Soft, colorful, and full of intricate patterns, Lindsey Yankey’s illustrations feel like a personal invitation into the coziest home, and the adoration between Mina and her grandma is evident on every page.

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