Grandma's Gift
Author
Eric Velasquez
Illustrator
Eric Velasquez
Published
10/8/2013
Age Groups
Pre-K / Kindergarten (3-5)
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Eric Velasquez
Illustrator
Eric Velasquez
Published
10/8/2013
Age Groups
Pre-K / Kindergarten (3-5)
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Eric Velasquez
Illustrator
Eric Velasquez
Published
10/8/2013
Age Groups
Pre-K / Kindergarten (3-5)
Early Elementary (5-8)
Summary of Book
This prequel to Eric Velasquez's biographical picture book Grandma's Records is the story of a Christmas holiday that young Eric spends with his grandmother. After they prepare their traditional Puerto Rican Christmas celebration, Eric and Grandma visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a school project, where he sees a painting by Diego Velasquez and realizes for the first time that he could be an artist when he grows up. Grandma witnesses his fascination, and presents Eric with the perfect Christmas gift-a set of paints-to use in his first steps toward becoming an artist. A heart-warming story of self-discovery, Grandma's Gift is a celebration of the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild.
Author Biography
Eric Velasquez won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award for his illustrations in The Piano Man. He graduated from the School of Visual Arts and now lives in Hartsdale, New York, with his wife, Deborah.
Illustrator Biography
Eric Velasquez won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award for his illustrations in The Piano Man. He graduated from the School of Visual Arts and now lives in Hartsdale, New York, with his wife, Deborah.