My Grandma and Me | Mina Javaherbin

In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories.

About the Book

In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never loved anything or anyone the way I love my grandma.

While Mina is growing up in Iran, the center of her world is her grandmother. Whether visiting friends next door, going to the mosque for midnight prayers during Ramadan, or taking an imaginary trip around the planets, Mina and her grandma are never far apart. At once deeply personal and utterly universal, Mina Javaherbin’s words make up a love letter of the rarest sort: the kind that shares a bit of its warmth with every reader. Soft, colorful, and full of intricate patterns, Lindsey Yankey’s illustrations feel like a personal invitation into the coziest home, and the adoration between Mina and her grandma is evident on every page.

Details

Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication Year: 2019
Illustrator: Lindsey Yankey
ASIN: 0763694940
ISBN: 0763694940

Top 10 Religion & Spirituality for Youth: 2019 --- "The author reminisces about her Islamic upbringing in Iran and her experiences with Christian neighbors, emphasizing a warm message of friendship, unity, and interfaith understanding."

– Booklist

"This sweet story is intermingled naturally with details about Iranian and Islamic traditions and values and supported by such visuals as an easy mix of traditional and Western attire and thoughtful inclusion of Persian design elements. It peaks in a moment of solidarity between the two grandmothers, each praying for the other to go to heaven, but via their different Muslim and Christian religions: a poignant, inclusive note. In its celebration of specific manifestations of universal love, this is highly recommended for families and educators, Muslim and non-alike, looking to teach children about Islam. A deep and beautiful book modeling grandmothers as heroines."

– Kirkus Reviews

"This book offers both windows and mirrors into a warm and loving familial relationship and will be appreciated by a wide range of young readers. A lovely book for anyone looking for intergenerational stories for one-on-one or group sharing."

– School Library Journal

"Together, the narrative and images result in a deeply personal story that offers a broader portrait of a tender familial experience."

– Publisher's Weekly

"Decades after playdates and coffee klatches, what lingers longest are the binding memories of unwavering, accepting love."

– Shelf Awareness

50 MUST-READ CHILDREN’S BOOKS FROM THE SECOND HALF OF 2019

– Book Riot

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