Grandfathers Journey
School year: Year 1, Year 2
No. of pages 32
Published: 2012
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"Grandfather's Journey" by Eve Bunting tells the poignant tale of a young girl reflecting on her grandfather's immigration from Japan to America. It captures his sense of wonder as he explores the vast landscapes of his new home, from the golden sunsets to the towering mountains. However, it also conveys the deep nostalgia he feels for his homeland, illustrating the bittersweet nature of leaving one place for another. Through beautiful illustrations and heartfelt narrative, the story explores themes of family, cultural identity, and the emotional ties that connect generations, ultimately celebrating the richness of experiencing two worlds. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2012 by Houghton Mifflin .
Eve Bunting was born in Ireland but has lived in California for many years.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Boston Globe - Horn Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Horn Book Award - Picture Book category by the Boston Globe.
Caldecott Award
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.