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ISBN: 1584301589

ISBN13: 9781584301585

Grandfather Counts

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Item: Grandfather Counts
Rating: 5
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by Andrea Cheng

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Book Overview

Reading Rainbow Selection - PBS Kids

In this contemporary intergenerational story, a biracial girl and her Chinese grandfather overcome language differences and develop a special bond.

Gong Gong (Grandfather) is coming from China to live with Helen's family. Helen is excited, but anxious. How will she and her siblings, who know only English, communicate with Gong Gong, who speaks only Chinese?

At first Gong Gong keeps to himself, reading the Chinese newspapers he brought with him. Then one day, as Helen sits outside watching for the train that runs behind her house, Gong Gong joins her. He starts counting the train cars in Chinese, and then teaches Helen the words. Helen reciprocates by teaching Gong Gong to count in English. Soon Helen and Gong Gong are teaching each other more words, and a special bond between them begins to develop and grow.

A moving intergenerational story, Grandfather Counts highlights the universality of the love shared between grandparent and grandchild, a love that helps them cross the boundaries of language and culture.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1584301589

ISBN13:9781584301585

Release Date:March 2003

Publisher:Lee & Low Books

Length:32 Pages

Weight:0.35 lbs.

Dimensions:0.1" x 8.5" x 10.4"

Age Range:4 to 7 years

Grade Range:Grades 1 to 2

Related Subjects

Asian & Asian American Children's Children's Books Education & Reference Family Life Friendship Friendship, Social Skills & School Life Multicultural Stories Multigenerational

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wonderful book!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago

My grandfather had recently passed away and my younger cousin was very close to him. I never thought I would find such an excellent children's book on the important and loving relationships between Asian American grandparents and their grandchildren. Additionally, the storyline is simply and beautifully written, and the animation is of high quality. I consider this a rare and priceless treasure that I hope will get passed on in generations to come.

Heartwarming grandparent-grandchild story

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago

The delicate relationship between the child and her grandfather is beautifully developed by the author, and the message that our differences -- age, language, etc. -- matter less than what we share is conveyed with subtlety. The glossary of Chinese words gives added insight into a different culture. The illustrations are good, though not as outstanding as the text. A real charmer!