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Grandma's Gift
Grandma's Gift | Eric Velasquez
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This prequel to Eric Velasquez's biographical picture book Grandma's Records is the story of a Christmas holiday that young Eric spends with his grandmother. After they prepare their traditional Puerto Rican Christmas celebration, Eric and Grandma visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a school project, where he sees a painting by Diego Velasquez and realizes for the first time that he could be an artist when he grows up. Grandma witnesses his fascination, and presents Eric with the perfect Christmas gift-a set of paints-to use in his first steps toward becoming an artist. A heart-warming story of self-discovery, Grandma's Gift is a celebration of the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild.
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IndoorDame
Grandma's Gift | Eric Velasquez
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A 5⭐️ children‘s #HolidayRead! This does a perfect job of capturing sophisticated ideas like the feeling of switching neighborhoods in NYC, the experience of growing up in a bilingual family, the importance of keeping holiday traditions alive, & the profound affect art can have on both children & adults, all using pictures, language, & brevity appropriate for very young readers.
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Djspens
Grandma's Gift | Eric Velasquez
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"Gramma, I'm gonna go in your library and read a book!" #myworkhereisdone #micdrop Sullivan, you're the best!!! ???

Crazeedi So precious, 👍❤ 5y
Macker11 Love that they are low and accessible ! 5y
SamanthaMarie Love this ♡ 5y
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Leigh0906
Grandma's Gift | Eric Velasquez
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It‘s been a tough few days- my Grandma Sally passed away last Thursday. She was the person who taught me how to read, took me to countless story hours, and helped me get my first library card. She always had a book recommendation for me, and she was usually spot on. She didn‘t usually write in the books she gave me, but I‘m so happy she broke tradition for the book photographed, Harry Potter & the Sorcerers Stone.

Smrloomis So sorry that she‘s gone 🧡🧡🧡 6y
cobwebmoth I'm sorry for your loss. 6y
Lcsmcat I‘m so sorry for your loss. ❤️ 6y
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MallenNC I‘m so sorry for your loss. What nice memories of her connection with your love of reading. 6y
Jas16 I am so very sorry for your loss 6y
Eyelit 💜💜💜 6y
Librarybelle So sorry for your loss 6y
Texreader So sorry. Such wonderful memories! Take care during this sad time. 6y
Amabear This is so sweet, what a wonderful momento. She gave you the most precious gift one can receive, I‘m sure you miss her dearly! I‘m sorry for your loss and hope you are reunited again one day. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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Marilyncjackson
Grandma's Gift | Eric Velasquez
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My Grandma taught us that books were our friends and we should treat them well. She also taught me how to read. She was the best! My mom got me this picture. It says “Books make wonderful friends.” It hangs in my library and reminds me of my grandma every time I see it. Grandmas are the best!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
TheBookKeepers Love it 💛 6y
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