My Grandmother Showed Me the Stars [Hardcover]

Becky Kelly (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2007

My grandmother showed me that wisdom comes with age, but that a joyful heart is forever young. --My Grandmother Showed Me the Stars

* No one captures the essence of cherished family bonds like renowned artist Becky Kelly.

In My Grandmother Showed Me the Stars, award-winning watercolor artist Becky Kelly celebrates the special bond between grandmothers and grandchildren. Her ethereal illustrations combine with heartfelt words of appreciation for Grandmother's humor, kindness, and wisdom. Our parents may give us the sun and the moon, but it's our grandmothers who show us the stars--and no star shines brighter than a grandmother. My Grandmother Showed Me the Stars is a beautiful, all-occasion gift for grandmothers everywhere.

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About the Author

Becky Kelly is the founder of Becky Kelly Studios. Her artwork graces a bevy of licensed products, including gift books, journals, calendars, greeting cards, baby clothes, and more. Becky paints from a beautiful sunlit studio in Leawood, Kans., where squirrels, bunnies, and chipmunks often allow secret glimpses into their world.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740763709
• ISBN-13: 978-0740763700
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #74,112 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Parenting & Families > Family Relationships > Grandparenting
  • #11 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Sociology > Marriage & Family
  • #27 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Grandparenting

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ANY GRANDMOTHER WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO RECEIVE THIS, November 8, 2009

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Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Grandmother Showed Me the Stars (Hardcover)

There's 's a very special connection between grandparents and their grandchildren, and that bond is warmly celebrated in MY GRANDMOTHER SHOWED ME THE STARS illustrated by Becky Kelly.

Remembering her youth in West Virginia Kelly has created a plethora of beautifully decorated products in addition to gift books. You'll find her artwork on greeting cards, calendars, journals, baby clothes, and more. Kelly's paintings are soft pastels reminiscent of peaceful, happy times, often with nature as a focus.

Each painting in this small volume is accompanied by a brief text by Patrick Regan reminding us of the many things we've learned from our grandmothers, such as "My grandmother showed me that wisdom comes with age," and "She had the best clothes for playing dress-up." My favorite is "And she taught me that each generation casts lingering light on those who follow."

Any grandmother would be pleased to receive this gift as a reminder of a grandchild's love and appreciation.

- Gail Cooke

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice keepsake book!!, December 27, 2011

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This review is from: My Grandmother Showed Me the Stars (Hardcover)

I have these for my 4 yr old and 7 yr old daughters. They are nice to read to them and will be nice keepsakes for when they are older!

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story, pretty pictures, October 18, 2011

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This review is from: My Grandmother Showed Me the Stars (Hardcover)

Very sweet story with great illustrations and bit of glitter/glitz to really make it fancy. It's a great gift for a new grandmother or grandmother-to-be.