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Book SynopsisTrade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "Captures the personal-feeling family story with a poignant immediacy that also enshrines respect for the family’s legacy." * Publishers Weekly *
The warmhearted watercolor, gouache, and colored-pencil illustrations are the true highlight of the book, offering lovingly rendered images of Sala’s native Italy and a poignant view of Grandpa’s aging and eventual passing... A glowingly illustrated exploration of immigration, family bonds, and human resilience. * Kirkus Reviews *
Paquette’s emotive writing is strong and clear. . .Sala’s paintings, in shades of green, gold, and sepia, are equally effective. * The Horn Book Magazine *
Full-page spreads done in watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil depict a cozy home, the distinctive individual family members, and the close relationship between Emilia and her grandfather. At book’s end, the warm greens and browns of the majestic tree confirm the comforting message of how the circle of life illuminates an enduring love between generations. * Booklist *
