Description:
For fans of Oge Mora and Ezra Jack Keats comes a poetic and joyful tale about a young boy who runs errands with his grandfather in town, by critically acclaimed author, Gary R. Gray, Jr. (I'm From), and award-winning artist, Rahele Jomepour Bell.
"What are we doing today, Granddad?"
"How about a trip to town? Nan needs some things for dinner."
"Let's go!"
"How far to the market, Granddad?"
"No rush, son! We're just spendin' time."
Upbeat lyricism and cheerful illustration bring to life this kid-friendly meditation on appreciating every moment--big or small--spent with the people you love.
Brief description:
Gary R. Gray, Jr. is a poet and educator who writes for young children and adults, and he is the host of the podcast It's Personal. His Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winning and critically acclaimed picture book debut, I'm From was inspired by growing up in Preston, Nova Scotia, Canada's oldest Black community. He and his wife have been international educators for more than ten years. You can visit him online at garyrgrayjr.com.
Review Quotes:
In a sweetly sensate picture book, a simple grocery run unfurls into a brimful, golden day for a child "spendin' time" with their grand-father. [A] roundly rendered tribute to the treasure of unhurried time with loved ones. - Publishers Weekly (starred review)