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You Are My Wish

by Satomi Ichikawa
32p. 978-0-39924-752-1.
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PreS-Gr 3 A loving bear lists for her grandchild all the things that make their relationship special, wisely observing how they complement one another: "I am your grandparent;/you are my grandchild./I am your wise face;/you are my new-tooth smile." As the two go for a walk, have a picnic, and contentedly fall asleep under a tree, their bond is sweetly illustrated in warm, soft watercolors that beautifully depict their facial expressions and body language. Four endearing small stuffed toys also come along on the outing and are fun to spot on each page as they follow the toddler bear and participate in everything. This team has also produced "You Are My I Love You" (Philomel, 2001), which has approximately the same type of format but with a parent and child. Although the format may get old if indefinitely repeated (the text is a little too sugary), this is a gentle love song for grandparents to share with their grandchildren."Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
On a picnic excursion, a doting grandmother bear describes what she and her grandchild mean to each other. "I am your fountain; / you are my splish. / I am your penny; / you are my wish." The sentiments will likely be clearer to adults than children, but the cheerful watercolor scenes do help explain the verses, and the antics of the young bear's stuffed animals add kid appeal.

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