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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980 · Est. 14 min read-aloud
Through Grandpa's Eyes
Written by Patricia MacLachlan · Illustrated by Deborah Kogan Ray
Part of the Reading Rainbow series
A boy learns to see the world through his blind grandfather's eyes.
40 pages· 1,775 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
John cherishes his visits to his grandfather's house, not for its grandeur, but for the unique perspective it offers. His blind Grandpa teaches him to experience the world through sound and touch, revealing a vibrant reality beyond sight. As John closes his eyes, he discovers a new way of seeing, where every sound and texture tells a story. What wonders will he uncover in this extraordinary journey of perception?
From the publisher
On John’s visits to Grandpa’s house, his blind grandfather shares with him the special way he sees and moves in the world.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,775
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 560L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
4.8
“This book is a bit on the long side, so may be better for kiddos with a longer attention span, but it is a lovely story about a little boy trying to experience the world the way his grandpa does—without sight. The illustrations are soft and soothing, and the messages about empathy and how important the bond between grandparents and grandchildren can be are powerful ones.”
Marmee
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 27479
Publication
- Published
- June 29, 1983
- First published
- January 1, 1980
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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