Reviewed by Nancy Eaton
Little Bear showed grandpa how he catches fish. He would run into the water and catch the fish. Grandpa explained that he was once able to fish that way, but he cannot run so fast now. He has found an easier way to catch fish. He stands on the rapids and waits for the fish to jump into his mouth. This really impressed Little Bear. Purchase Here.
An eagle swooped down. They noticed his sharp claws. Little Bear ran up a tree. Grandpa told Little Bear he used to be able to do that but now his arms are not as strong. Grandpa said in order to scare the eagle away he would let out a large ROAR. This worked every time.
Little Bear showed Grandpa how he could dig a good hollow to sleep in the winter. Grandpa told Little Bear that his claws are not as sharp now but had a better way to find a hollow. He would look for a hollow tree. He found a large tree. In the middle was a huge trunk with a snug hollow.
Little Bear was very impressed and told his grandpa that he loved him and that he knew so much. Little Bear asked his grandpa if he would ever be as crafty, brave and wise. Grandpa assured him that he would. He asked Little Bear if he wanted to start learning now. Little Bear nodded. Grandpa showed Little Bear how to catch a fish, how to scare a bird away and how to hollow a tree big enough for two. Little Bear told his grandpa that he loved him. Grandpa replied, “I love you too, Little Bear”.
I Love You, Grandpa is a wonderful book that shows the close bond between a child and their grandfather. Grandparents are like role models to little children. I know I always looked up and respected everything my grandparents would say to me. This is a terrific book to read aloud to your children and/or grandchildren. Each page has cute illustrations that bring the story alive as you turn the pages. As I read the reviews of this book, many people have said they used this book to announce a pregnancy. Some have said they gave it to their child’s grandfather as a gift to show how much he is appreciated. What great ideas!
I Love You, Grandpa is part of the “I Love You Series” from Parragon.