Grampy's Chair

Synopsis:

A heartwarming story about lifelong love and loss told from the perspective of a grandfather’s favorite chair.

Grampy’s chair sits in the middle of his living room and always keeps an eye on My Love. The Chair is the perfect spot for My Love to learn to read, to play games with her friends, and The Chair is always extra soft when My Love is sick. As My Love grows up, The Chair sees Grampy grow older and My Love must care for him. One day Grampy is gone, and The Chair is moved to a space with only a few things it recognizes (and a few spiders too). Will it see My Love again?

In this poignant story inspired by her own grandfather and his chair, Rebecca Thomas invites readers of all ages to explore love, grief, and the important moments in life that take place in our favorite spots. With lively illustrations from Coco A. Lynge and featuring a heartfelt author’s note, Grampy's Chair takes the readers through loss, and how we can be found again by the ones we love.

Reviews
"Although the author is Mi’kmaw, the story does not directly reference Mi’kmaw culture. Instead, it draws on her personal experience in a mixed-heritage family and offers a heartfelt reflection on the loss of a grandparent. Thomas’s poetic voice invites readers to reflect on someone special and the emotional meaning attached to everyday objects, such as a chair, photograph, or place. Lynge’s gentle illustrations enrich the story’s emotional tone, helping readers connect with the emotions expressed in the story. Suitable for K–3 classrooms, this picture book supports curricular connections in English Language Arts and Social Studies. In ELA, it invites exploration of perspective, voice, symbolism, and story structure. In Social Studies, it can spark discussion around family diversity, intergenerational knowledge, and memory." - Bonny-Lynn D., Elementary School Teacher, Indigenous Books for Schools

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 4 to 7.

This book is included in the Indigenous Books for Schools database from the Association of Book Publishers of BC. It is recommended for K to 3 classrooms for English Language Arts and Social Studies. 

Additional Information
36 pages | 7.65" x 10.25" | Hardcover