Dear Grandchild, This is Me is beautiful in every way. First off it is a gorgeous hard cover book with a textured, almost linen-like feel that will surely stand up to many readings by young children. The inside pages are just as lovely, even the fly leaf is a pretty print. It's a true delight to flip through them and imagine my (future) grandchildren listening to my story being read to them or discovering it for themselves when they know how to read.
The book starts off with instructions and inspiration for the grandparent. It suggests what kinds of stories your grandchildren might be interested in, prompts ideas on what to share and even gives permission to skip any parts that you feel don't pertain to you. Then the very first page of this invaluable gift is space for a letter to your grandchild introducing yourself (great for a long distance grandparent) or stating what prompted you to write this book for them.
After the introduction are sections about your birth, childhood, family memories and school days. Interspersed in the pages are inspirational quotes and Scriptures passages. Some of my favorite questions/prompts from this section are: Why was your name chosen? How would you describe your mom and dad? What is the first major world event that you remember? For me that would be the first moon landing! At the end of each section are spaces for photographs and an envelope for your grandchild to open when they reach a special milestone in their own life.
The sections that follow include what path you followed after school--college or career? Military service? Marriage? Your wedding and honeymoon, stories of when you started your family. I love the section that is a map of both the United States and the world for you to color the places you've visited.
I could go on and on, but truly this is a book you must see for yourself! It is filled with surprises and thoughtful ways to share your own memories and wisdom with your grandchildren. I only wish I had such a treasure from my own grandparents.
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
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