Remembering Grandpa
By Uma Krishnaswami
Boyds Mills Press, 2007

Review by Pooja Makhijani
From Kahani Fall 2007


Prolific picture book writer Uma Krishnaswami’s latest, Remembering Grandpa (Boyds Mills Press, 2007) is a beautiful story of remembrance. When little rabbit Dashya’s grandmother comes “down with a bad case of sadness” on the anniversary of her grandfather’s death, Dashya collects buttons, flowers, and other artifacts to remind her of him. Krishnaswami’s lyrical prose is matched perfectly by Layne Johnson’s delicate oil paintings. This quiet book will resonate with children who have lost a loved one.