Remembering Grandpa

Remembering Grandpa by Krishnaswami, Uma. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781590784242.

Dayshas grandma has come down with a bad case of sadness over the loss of Grandpa, but said isnt how Daysha remembers him. Grandpa has been gone for more than a year. Daysha sets out to cheer up Grandma by collecting things that can bring happy memories: a button that fell off Grandpas coat, flowers from the field where she and Grandpa chased butterflies, Grandpas old guitar. She places all of the objects near the back porch of Grandmas house. As Daysha had hoped, they bring back happy memories. Grandma agrees that this is the best way to remember Grandpa. Uma Krishnaswamis simple and heartfelt story is illustrated with loving care by Layne Johnson.