About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels disconnected from an older relative or frustrated by a communication barrier, such as a language gap or age-related decline. It is a beautiful resource for helping children navigate visits with great-grandparents where traditional conversation might be difficult. The story follows young Celeste as she visits her great-grandmother, Oma, who speaks a language Celeste does not understand. Instead of feeling left out, Celeste uses Oma's expressive gestures and facial expressions to weave an imaginative story about Oma's past. It is a gentle, sophisticated look at how love and creativity can bridge generational and linguistic divides. This book is ideal for ages 4 to 8, providing comfort for children in immigrant families or those visiting relatives with cognitive changes like dementia, emphasizing that connection is found in presence, not just words.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the language barrier and the physical aging of a relative. The approach is secular and highly realistic. While the "story within a story" involves a dramatic moment of a character running away, the resolution is warm and focuses on the strength of the bond between the two characters.
