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When I Am Old With You (Orchard Paperbacks)

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This beautifully illustrated book brings back fond childhood memories of the precious childhood moments spent with a loving grandparent. Many people, young and old alike, can relate to this book because of its simple, yet touching message. The young child in the book could be a girl or a boy, depending on the reader's preference. This book is an excellent example of multicultural literature to be enjoyed by all who pick it up.

I work as an assistant in a first grade classroom, and one day we read this book. The boy I assist wanted me to read it to him, but I only got about halfway through before having to hide in the bathroom until I got all the emotions and tears it conjured up out of my system. It brings back so many memories of grandfathers, and now that both of mine have passed away, the book carries with quite a weighted message. I've never had such a small book affect me this profoundly. Highly recommended to anyone who has a grandfather or anyone that misses one.

Ages 3-8 yrs. A tender, warm story spoken through the voice of a grandaughter to her grandfater. "When I am old with you, Grandaddy, we will play cards all day underneath that old tree by the road." When I am old with you, Grandaddy...[etc]." Neat pictures that blend well with the story. It's a nice story that makes for a great bedtime read.

This is a beautifully written book purchased for my 6 year old to read to his "grandaddy". My stepdad cried when he read it to him (he's very sentimental). Recommended for all children, but especially resonates with Black children in relation to their grandaddies.

When I Am Old with You is about a little boy who tells his Granddaddy that when he gets older he wants to do so much with him. It is a heartwarming and emotional story, especially for those of us who have lost our Grandfathers.

I really like the way the author looks through the eyes of a child. As a child you think you can do anything and go anywhere. The little boy can't wait to be older to go fishing, swat flies, play cards, cook bacon, go to the ocean, and most importantly, to sit on the porch and relax in their rocking chairs.

The illustrations in this book are just right, they are not too bright or vibrate, which would take away from the heartwarming story. This is a great book about love and family.