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Binding: PaperbackEAN: 9780064430418 ISBN: 0064430413 Label: HarperCollins Manufacturer: HarperCollins Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 40 Publication Date: June 29, 1983 Publisher: HarperCollins Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Release Date: June 29, 1983 Studio: HarperCollins Editorial Review: Product Description: On John's visits to Grandpa's house, his blind grandfather shares with him the special way he sees and moves in the world. `In addition to showing readers how the blind develop alternatives to sight, the story also stands as a warm picture of old'young bonding and simple family sharing.' 'BL. Notable 1980 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) A Reading Rainbow Selection Average Rating:
 Rating: - A sweet book about grandparents.We both loved this book that we read for Social Studies. Grandpa is blind and John spends his summers with his grandparents. They have a great relationship and the love each has for the other really comes through in this book. It was recommended in Social Studies through Children's Literature and recommended for grades K-3rd. Rating: - A Different VisionJohn is a young boy who loves his grandparents dearly. His grandfather cannot see, yet he shows John how he compensates. He likes to whittle and play the banjo and shares these gifts with his grandchild. Man and boy love nature walks, and it is John's grandfather who can recognize the sound of any bird. He teaches John about nature and John forgets that his grandfather cannot see. His grandmother shows him how they serve meals; she tells the boy's grandfather where each dish is by ... Read More Rating: - Thoughtful storyWanted to get this for my grandson as my husband and I have vision problems. Great book. Rating: - Well-written, realistic storyThis is a very nicely written story about a boy and his grandfather, who is blind. It portrays a close, loving relationship between the two, and explains in a very simple and positive way how the grandfather perceives the world without his visual sense. The accompanying drawings are simple and artistic. It is so difficult to find realistic, beautiful books for children, but this one is absolutely wonderful. I give it my highest recommendation. Rating:  - A real lesson to be learnedThis wonderful book about relying on your senses when you are blind demonstrates that blind people can lead a productive life. Grandpa shares his zest for life with his grandson, John. At first John does not understand how his grandpa is able to do all that he does. Grandpa shares his secret. As a preservice teacher I've used this book to talk about aging and its effects with my students. We also talk about what we can do to help others who have disabilities. This is an excellent book to ... Read More |
