Through New Orleans to Grandmother's house . . . Through charming rhymes, craftsman-like images, and a sweet feeling of nostalgia, the lyrical narrative paints a beautiful picture of New Orleans' families and architecture. A young boy recounts his adventures at his grandmother's house and the enchanting things in her home--from the old portraits on the wall to the tall ceilings. He leads readers through the old shotgun house and relishes everything he sees, coloring every aspect of his surroundings with love and curiosity. Children will discover the beauty in family history, comfort, and the meaning of things old while every generation will relive the joy and wonder that he feels discovering it all for the first time!

 

This book has been graded for interest at 3-8 years. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by Pelican Publishing Co .

During her time as a volunteer in New Orleans, Lashon Daley fell in love with storytelling. After her mother's death, she found that the spoken word connected her to her mother. Daley pursues this story connection as she earns her MA in folklore at the University of California, Berkeley, where she is a distinguished graduate fellow. Illustrator Emile Henriquez is widely known as a commercial artist, graphic designer, and calligrapher. He has illustrated multiple Pelican titles, including D. J. and the Zulu Parade, D. J. and the Jazz Fest, D. J. and the Debutante Ball, The Battle of New Orleans: The Drummer's Story, The Oklahoma Land Run, and Toby Belfer Learns about Heroes and Martyrs. Henriquez lives in Slidell, Louisiana. Illustrator Emile Henriquez is widely known as a commercial artist, graphic designer, and calligrapher. He has illustrated multiple Pelican titles, including D. J. and the Zulu Parade, D. J. and the Jazz Fest, D. J. and the Debutante Ball, The Battle of New Orleans: The Drummer's Story, The Oklahoma Land Run, and Toby Belfer Learns about Heroes and Martyrs. Henriquez lives in Slidell, Louisiana. English Language Arts teacher Daisy R. Harrison encourages children to grow through reading and discussion as they explore the world of literature. She teaches at Albert Cammon Middle School in St. Rose, LA where she motivates students with creative thinking as they take on writing and literary assignments. Harrison has been teaching for nearly a decade and obtained her MA in teaching from Xavier University. She is a part of the International Literacy Association, National Association for Gifted Children, and the Louisiana Middle School Association. She resides in River Ridge, Louisiana.