Grandmother's visit - betty quan

The love between a child and her grandmother is shown in this haunting yet hopeful picture book that is sure to resonate with anyone who has lost a loved one.

Full color.

Grandmother lives with Graces family.

She teaches her how to measure water for rice.

She tells her stories about growing up in China and together they savor the flavors of her childhood.

Grandmother says goodbye when she drops Grace off at school every morning and hello when she picks her up at the end of the day.

Then, Grandmother stops walking Grace to and from school, and the door to her room stays closed.

Father comes home early to make dinner, but the rice bowls stay full.

One day, Grandmothers room is empty.

And one day, Grandmother is buried.

After the funeral, Graces mom turns on all the outside lights so that Grandmothers spirit can find its way home for one final goodbye.

Carmen Moks gentle illustrations show the love between a child and her grandmother in this story that will resonate with anyone who has lost a loved one.

Betty Quans picture-book debut is haunting yet hopeful.