Grandma's Blessing

by Michelle Medlock Adams, Lee Holland (Illustrator)

Overview

This adorable picture book celebrates one of God's greatest gifts—the love Grandmothers have for their grandchildren.

Whether she goes by Grandma, Mimi, Gigi, or Nana—she wears that name proudly. To be a Grandma is a gift, and the love she has for her grandchildren is unconditional and never-ending.

In this sweet picture book, grandmother animals tell their grandchildren all the ways they are a blessing in their lives. From celebrating their birth, to watching them grow, to sharing a giggle, to looking for cloud pictures . . . every endearing illustration shows the power of a grandmother’s love and beauty of that special relationship she shares with her grandkids.

Written in easy-to-read, sweet, rhyming text, this book is sure to become a favorite and the perfect addition to every family’s library. It's sure to be a favorite at bedtime or anytime!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680999327
Publisher:	Skyhorse Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2024
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	3 - 18 Years

About the Author

Michelle Medlock Adams is an award-winning journalist, earning more than ninety industry awards, and a New York Times bestselling author of more than one hundred books, including: Dinosaur Devotions, Dachshund Through the Snow, Love Connects Us All, and her latest, I Love You From Here to Heaven. When not writing or teaching writing, Michelle enjoys bass fishing, cheering on the Chicago Cubbies, and all things leopard print. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Jeff, and they have two married daughters, six darling grandchildren, two rescue dogs, and two spoiled cats.

Lee Holland is a freelance illustrator who has worked as an artist for over twenty years. From enamels painting, to magazine, greeting card, and children’s book illustration, he has found many ways to express his passion for woodland characters. He lives in the Staffordshire countryside of the United Kingdom with his partner and two children.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Grandma's Blessing

Also, here is another endorsement for “Grandma’s Blessing”: “As a new grandma myself, this book will be perfect to read with my grandchildren. It sums up every emotion I imagine experiencing with them. It’s beautifully written with the heart of a grandma and the adorable pictures make this a cuddle-up-with-your-grands-kind of book.” —Jill Roman Lord, award-winning author of over thirty children’s books, including Love Well, My Precious One, and You’re More Than a Sprout

"This tender board book will make you want to cuddle your grandchild on your lap as you read. Michelle aptly expresses everything we think about our grandchild but might not have the words to speak aloud. The precious illustrations and rhythmic verse will make you smile and want to read and read again so your grandchildren will know how much you delight in spending time with them. Grandma approved!”  —Sally Cressman, award-winning writer and the author of The Dance of Easter

“The soothing rhythm and darling illustrations of Grandma’s Blessing makes this the perfect read-aloud for a little one snuggled on Grandma’s lap. Not much tops quality time spent with a grandchild, and Grandma’s Blessing celebrates the special bond and love shared between Grandma and a grandchild. You’ll read this one again and again to the one you’ve ‘loved from the very start.’” —Julie Lavender, author of A Gingerbread House and Children’s Bible Stories for Bedtime

“Grandma's Blessing celebrates God's blessing of a grandchild. The catchy rhyme and cheerful art share the joy of the arrival of the child. Penguins, otters, owls, frogs, and other animals illustrate the joy of grandmothers in seeing the world anew through the eyes of little ones. The ending is a reminder to treasure the bond of love.” —Karen Whiting, coach, grandmother, adventurer, and author of The One Year My Princess Devotions, Growing a Mother’s Heart, and 52 Devotions for Busy Families

“A darling picture book that celebrates the love between grandmother and grandchild. The rhyming text and bright illustrations will make this a favorite for any Grandma, Nana, Mimi, or Mamaw to read to her little loves.” —Abigail Gehring, author of more than a dozen books including Grandma Loves Me! and God’s Gift of Christmas

“The sweet bond between grandma and grandchild is captured perfectly in Michelle Medlock Adams’ newest book, Grandma’s Blessing. The lyrical text and bright colorful illustrations will delight both the young and old, but it’s the shared message of togetherness that will keep you reading it again and again...and again.” —Amanda Flinn, author of Yoga Baby and God Made All Your Feelings

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