Grandma I don't want to go to sleep: A Forever Love Tale

Winner of three national book awards, the Firebird Book Award, The Bookfest Book Award and The American Book Award, this multi-time national award winning book is a tribute to grandmothers who sacrificed and took the role of mother twice. Poignant and whimsical, this book will touch children and adults alike. Grandma I don't want to go to sleep follows a child's fantastical voyage under the sea in an imaginative attempt to avoid bedtime- A book of laughter, longing and loss. Told within the confines of a nontraditional family, children being raised by their grandparents can finally see themselves in print. Grandma I don't want to go to Sleep is an excellent storyline of inclusion utilizing people of color as characters within a universal setting. This book can also be used to help a more mature child come to terms with the concept of loss. From toddlers enjoying it as a straightforward adventure, to high school students analyzing the prose as poetry, Grandma I don't want to go to sleep is an entertaining journey. From the title on the cover, to the final stanza, this book intimates that it is not your everyday children's book. Written in the tradition of Where the Wild Things Are or The Little Prince with a touch of Grimm, this layered story can serve as the ultimate bedtime story that children will want to read again and again. It doubles as a philosophical journey for people with a bit more maturity. Due to it's layered content, this book is for all ages and is also an excellent Hi/Lo reader. It is also a good choice for people who are learning English as a second language.
ASIN: 1737754118
VSKU: BVV.1737754118.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ceasor, Richard|Muraida, Thelma
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.