Suddenly, Grandpa jumps up, forgetting his cane, arthritis
and asthma problems, and rushes around outside. He slaps at his back and acts crazy. Finally, a tiny mouse falls out of his shirt—that’s what
was bothering him. The whole family collapses into laughing fits. Their
fearless grandpa is afraid of mice!
The sweet and homey illustrations by Denis Proulx show us
everything we need to see. Here’s a family enjoying spending time together. Happy
grandchildren glad to be with their grandpa, and a contented grandpa happily
sharing his stories with them.
This is another dear story from Ms. Esparza Vela about
loving families and the interaction between generations. However, it’s more
than a humorous anecdote about a grandpa being afraid of mice. The family wants
Grandpa to come live with them. He lives alone now that Mami has passed. He’s afraid
to be a burden to his kids and leave his wife’s animals behind. We wonder what
will happen after this story ends. Can they convince grandpa to live with them
and can he let go of the past and join his family?
Many sandwich generation families face this dilemma. They’re
raising children and caring for their parents at the same time. If only it was
more expected and accepted that our elderly come live with us. They wouldn’t be
alone and everyone could appreciate what they can share with us while we give
them the care and support they need.
Thank you Mary Esparza-Vela for this endearing story that
warms us and makes us appreciate what we have. And maybe think about what could
be. Most of Ms. Esparza-Vela’s picture books are translated into Spanish. Visit
her online for more information:
www.marysdollsandbooks.com
Here's a list of her other GAP picture books (available on Amazon):
El Burro Sonriente
Lucky's Lick
You Can't Take the Dinosaur Home!
¡No Puedes Llevarte El Dinosaurio A Casa!
The Fearless Grandpa
The Odd Chick
The Turtle Who Imagined
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Here's a list of her other GAP picture books (available on Amazon):
El Burro Sonriente
Lucky's Lick
You Can't Take the Dinosaur Home!
¡No Puedes Llevarte El Dinosaurio A Casa!
The Fearless Grandpa
The Odd Chick
The Turtle Who Imagined
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Mary Esparza-Vela, Bearly, Water, Smiling Burro, Lucky Lick, Dinosaur Home, Fearless Grandpa, Odd Chick, Turtle Imagined, children's books, picture books
Sounds like an endearing book. Educational for kids and heart warming. Thanks for your review. Wishing much success, and best wishes to Mary.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, Thanks for your support and comments. Mary writes books that celebrate family love and a happy home life. Wishing her success, too.
DeleteSo cute. I love that Grandpa's afraid of mice; such a nice stereotype buster! Best of luck with this book.
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, thanks so much for commenting. I'm afraid of little mice in the house, too! Cute story. Wishing Mary much success.
DeleteThank you for your beautiful comments. The story was written in memory of my grandfather who spent weekends with us and told stories before we went to bed. He inspired me to write for children.
ReplyDeleteThe above is from the Author: Mary Esparza-Vela:
DeleteHi Mary, Thanks so much for sharing your sweet story with us. What a lovely memory of your Grandfather. Your stories are always so positive and uplifting. I wish you much success.
nice post
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