We're celebrating another day of bookish fun with Storybook Sunday! For those not up to speed on the post, I read a lot of great storybooks and thought, why not give them their own day in the sun. Hence, Storybook Sunday appears every now and then!
Today's featured title celebrates its BOOK BIRTHDAY next month and brings us a tale of beauty, and love much deeper than you might at first perceive. So, if you're ready to be reminded of the true power of stories and those that tell them, sit back, relax, and keep reading as we introduce today's book of choice...
by
Lindsay Bonilla
Illustrated by
Noar Lee Naggan
9780593109588
RELEASE DATE: March 5th, 2024
About the book...
Griffin’s grandmother spins the most marvelous stories, from breathtaking fairy tales to fascinating family lore. These stories fuel his imagination and fill their days with magic. So when he sees her once-bright spark begin to fade, Griffin is scared to think of the future. Fortunately, though, he has her stories to guide him—and to remind him that he is braver than he could ever imagine.
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This gorgeously told story tells of a grandson's love for his grandmother, the Storyteller, and the wonderful ways that those we cherish stay with us always.
I gotta admit, this book arrived at an appropriate time in my life with my family's recent loss, but it also packed quite the punch for the very same reasons. The images that bring us through page after page relay in brilliant colors the life lessons we share through tall tales, make believe, and imagination... even when we're not looking for them. The words used portray the tender memories we're making even when we are unaware and the power they will hold when one day we become the Storyteller ourselves. I loved seeing this pair celebrating their time together as much as I loved scouring the scenes for images hidden in the background, bidding their time until needed for this lesson, or to illustrate a memory that held more than fairytales.
From cover to cover, this is a beautiful book in both imagery and tale that would make a wonderful addition to any family library.
About the author...
Lindsay Bonilla is a professional storyteller and author whose previous picture books include Parents’ Choice Award winner Polar Bear Island, I Love You with All of My Hearts, and The Note Who Faced the Music. She lives with her husband, two wild and creative kids, and her dog, Blitzen, in North Canton, Ohio. Learn more at lindsaybonilla.com.
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About the illustrator...
Noar Lee Naggan (noarleenaggan.com) also illustrated Lilah Tov Good Night (by Ben Gundersheimer). Originally from Israel, with a background in animation and graphic design, he is now a full-time illustrator in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Special thanks to the dream team at Blue Slip Media for the chance to bring this title to you and to the publisher for the copy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the authorsm, illustrator, or publisher, feel free to click through the links provided above.
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
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