 | Pie reports Author: Lowe, Hayley | |
| Price: $16.46 | ||
Summary:
Despite living an ocean apart, a child connects with her grandfather over a shared love of pie and learns to hold space for him through his progressive illness.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/15/24)
School Library Journal (+) (03/02/24)
Booklist (04/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 04/01/2024 Noor and Granddad love to make pies! During the summer, they work together and share the delicious results, along with other fun activities. When Noor and her mother fly home for the school year, Noor and Granddad have weekly video talks about pie and life in general. But sometimes Granddad has what he calls “blue days,” when he doesn’t feel like talking. Noor writes down the pie reports and keeps them until Granddad feels better. Celebrating the special bond between grandparent and grandchild, this tender story also demonstrates the value of the understanding and patience Noor offers her grandfather, staying connected to him despite his declining health. Their home countries are not specified, but a wide variety of people are shown in the airport and on the streets, in illustrations done in pencil and graphite, then digitally colored. This realistic portrayal of the effects of aging presents a gentle framework for helping children understand and celebrate the loving gift of family elders. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
