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Grandparents, by Chema Heras ; illustrations by Rosa Osuna ; translated by Elisa Amado

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3-8, Brodart

P-3, Brodart

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Grandparents

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by Chema Heras ; illustrations by Rosa Osuna ; translated by Elisa Amado

In this funny and heartwarming picture book, a grandfather shows his love and appreciation for a grandmother as he persuades her to attend a local dance with him. "Fun and feisty-these memorable characters are a delight to know and revisit." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Grandfather is tending his garden when a loudspeaker announces a dance in the local park. He asks Grandmother to join him, but she has many reasons to delay their outing: she needs to put eyeliner around her eyes-which are as sad as a moonless night-and color in her hair-which is as gray as an autumn cloud. Grandfather counters with loving arguments of his own: her sad eyes look like stars and her hair is as perfect and white as a summer cloud. Playful illustrations complement this touching banter, which culminates in a trip to the dance where Grandmother tells Grandfather, "You are as pretty as the moon."

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