About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to celebrate the special bond between a child and a grandparent, or when your child is feeling anxious or excited about an upcoming family gathering. It is a heartwarming story about the joy of preparation and the exuberant way family members show love through food and hospitality. Grandpa Bud is getting ready for his granddaughter Polly to visit, and he spends the day cooking a massive feast because he believes she is bringing a whole group of friends. The story explores themes of generosity, family anticipation, and the humor found in a well-meaning misunderstanding. It is perfectly suited for children ages 3 to 7, offering a cozy and reassuring look at how much they are cherished by the adults in their lives.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This is a gentle, secular story with no sensitive topics. It focuses entirely on the positive relationship between a grandfather and grandchild.
Ideal Reader
A 4-year-old who loves helping in the kitchen or a child who is about to go on a solo visit to a grandparent's house and needs a comforting vision of what that experience looks like.
