This one-of-a-kind picture book is a moving tribute to a grandfather from a loving granddaughter in which the past and the present come together. Imaginatively combined photographs, drawings and crisp items of text evoke a child's unvarnished observations and unforgettable adventures. The touch-and-feel quality of this book is sure to inspire readers to put together their own little books in memory of their favourite persons, places and moments.
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A granddaughter’s tribute to her beloved grandfather
A granddaughter’s tribute to her beloved grandfather, My Grandfather, Aajoba invites young readers to share in the very special bond portrayed, and perhaps to refer it to their own lives. The book’s author Taruja Parande has created a portrait of her grandfather through a series of anecdotes set off by illustrations that are an effective and attractive blend of photographic collage and original artwork. Papertigers.org
A granddaughter’s tribute to her beloved grandfather
A granddaughter’s tribute to her beloved grandfather, My Grandfather, Aajoba invites young readers to share in the very special bond portrayed, and perhaps to refer it to their own lives. The book’s author Taruja Parande has created a portrait of her grandfather through a series of anecdotes set off by illustrations that are an effective and attractive blend of photographic collage and original artwork. Papertigers.org