1992, ISBN: 0385412223

Grade 1-3-- Preschooler Isabel and her mother live in a small apartment; her grandmother lives not far away. For fun, Grandma Rose makes soup and distributes it to friends and strangers i… More...

Grade 1-3-- Preschooler Isabel and her mother live in a small apartment; her grandmother lives not far away. For fun, Grandma Rose makes soup and distributes it to friends and strangers in the neighborhood. One day, she invites Isabel to come with her. The child has great fun meeting the people on the route and sees that each act of simple kindness is in some way rewarded. Grandma Rose is a strong, independent, and eccentric woman with curly red hair and high-top sneakers. Her sincere generosity is not motivated by any expectations in return. These people go out of their way to care for one another in a simple and genuine way--in a city where Grandma's door is shown to have three locks. Loosely drawn cartoon illustrations are done in black ink with gray and orange watercolor washes. This economy of color helps to reflect the somewhat austere conditions under which the community lives. Facial expressions, gestures, and dialogue convey the deep sense of intergenerational affection and respect. Isabel is a well-loved and happy child who learns at an early age about the joy of reaching out to help others. Ward sustains a light touch and humor throughout. --Alexandra Marris, Rochester Pub . Lib . , NY Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. children's books,3 - 5 years,6 - 8 years Children's Books, Random House Children's Books<

1992, ISBN: 0385412223

Grade 1-3-- Preschooler Isabel and her mother live in a small apartment; her grandmother lives not far away. For fun, Grandma Rose makes soup and distributes it to friends and strangers i… More...

Grade 1-3-- Preschooler Isabel and her mother live in a small apartment; her grandmother lives not far away. For fun, Grandma Rose makes soup and distributes it to friends and strangers in the neighborhood. One day, she invites Isabel to come with her. The child has great fun meeting the people on the route and sees that each act of simple kindness is in some way rewarded. Grandma Rose is a strong, independent, and eccentric woman with curly red hair and high-top sneakers. Her sincere generosity is not motivated by any expectations in return. These people go out of their way to care for one another in a simple and genuine way--in a city where Grandma's door is shown to have three locks. Loosely drawn cartoon illustrations are done in black ink with gray and orange watercolor washes. This economy of color helps to reflect the somewhat austere conditions under which the community lives. Facial expressions, gestures, and dialogue convey the deep sense of intergenerational affection and respect. Isabel is a well-loved and happy child who learns at an early age about the joy of reaching out to help others. Ward sustains a light touch and humor throughout. --Alexandra Marris, Rochester Pub . Lib . , NY Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. children's books Children's Books, Doubleday Books for Young Readers<

1991, ISBN: 9780385412223

Hardcover book. Published by Random House Children's Books (1991) Media >, [PU: Doubleday]