FICTION

Grandma's Wedding Album

by Harriet ZIEFERT
978-1-60905-058-0.
COPY ISBN
PreS-Gr 2—Michael and Emily are trying on their grandparents' wedding clothes in the attic. Grandma asks, "Would you like to see the real bride and groom?" The children gather round her as she tells them the love story between her and Poppy while looking at the album. It begins with how they met and takes the children through the steps and traditions of a wedding. The illustrations are colorful and full of detail. The faces of the characters display joyful expressions, and the details on Grandma's dress are exquisite. Children can lift the flap of the wedding invitation for an added bit of fun. The last few pages are full of wedding traditions from around the world.—Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH
Two children discover their grandparents' wedding attire in the attic. This prompts Grandma to bring out her treasured photo album. The nostalgic narrative, told as a story within a story, highlights Grandma's first picnic with Poppy and his marriage proposal, among other milestones. Detailed paintings with flowery borders reinforce the tale's sentimentality. Back matter includes wedding traditions from twenty cultures.
Reviewed by Kris Hickey , Jun 01, 2011

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