Orchard Paperbacks: When I Am Old with You (Hardcover)

from umsoechildlit

This picture story book is about a girl who discusses doing activities with her grandfather when she is older. The text continually begins with "When I am Old with you grandaddy", which may be helpful for younger readers because of the repetition in the story. The story has little to no plot, it ...

from rebecca401

A granddaughter relates to her grandfather all the things she will do with him when she is older. She doesn't realize that she is already doing all of these things as she spends time with him. What a lovely relationship!

from claire.cavell

This book makes you think of your own grandfather and your walks, talks, and outings.

from mj113469

This book is about a little boy who likes to do things with his granddaddy. He begins to think of the many things that he wants to do with his granddaddy when he gets older. He begins with them sitting in rocking chairs together and the book ends with them sitting in rocking chairs together enjoy...

from kabdo1

I liked this book for many different reasons. I remember having this book read to me as a child. I haven't read it in years and forgot how much I love this book. Although it is a different culture from my own, I was still able to connect with the main character as a child growing up. I always wan...