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Grandfather Counts (Reading Rainbow Book) (Reading Rainbow Books)

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The delicate relationship between the child and her grandfather is beautifully developed by the author, and the message that our differences -- age, language, etc. -- matter less than what we share is conveyed with subtlety. The glossary of Chinese words gives added insight into a different culture. The illustrations are good, though not as outstanding as the text. A real charmer!

My grandfather had recently passed away and my younger cousin was very close to him. I never thought I would find such an excellent children's book on the important and loving relationships between Asian American grandparents and their grandchildren. Additionally, the storyline is simply and beautifully written, and the animation is of high quality.

I consider this a rare and priceless treasure that I hope will get passed on in generations to come.

I thought Grandfather Counts was a really good book. When I read it I liked how the child and grandfather taught each other. I espeacially liked it because of my intertest in different languages. I would recomend this book for any one who has an interest in different cultures and languages.

This book was a very nice family oriented book. It was very colorful and full of attracting pictures to keep children excited about reading it and learning about other cultures. I really liked it.

Grandfather Counts is a story of a grandfather and his granddaughter coming together even though they don't speak the same language. Gong Gong (Grandfather) came from China to America to stay with Helen's (the granddaughter) family. Since the grandfather did not speak any English, he felt isolated. Gong Gong stayed in Helen's room, and Helen felt upset that she had to share a room with her sister. Everyone in the house had a tough adjustment period. One day, Gong Gong and Helen sat down in front the house watching the train going by and Gong Gong started to count in Chinese. Helen started to learn how to count in Chinese and it was the beginning of Gong Gong and Helen's relationship. It is a great book for children four year old and older. The book is a great conversation opener for parents to talk to kids about that there are people who speak different languages and how to make them feel included and welcomed. It is also a good book that talks about sometimes there are changes in life, and everyone needs to help one another adjust and make the best of it. It's lovely book for any family-- not just Asian American families.