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A life-affirming, soul-satisfying story that speaks to all ages.”
Portland Family Magazine
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An extraordinary book that will inspire young and old.”
Midwest Book Review
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A simple, yet moving text and extraordinarily real illustrations… Both touching and life-affirming… A celebration of love and continuity, this book will be enjoyed by children, parents and grandparents alike.”
Children's Book News
Benjamin Franklin Gold
Best Children's Book
Joan Fassler Book Award
Outstanding Contribution
Parents' Choice Recommended
Children's Book Center
Starred "Our Choice"
Parent Council
Outstanding Selection
American Bookseller
"Pick of the Lists"
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The illustrations with their rich golden tones, snug rooms, and smiling grandmother convey the same warm and loving message as the text.”
Kirkus Reviews
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Celebrates relationships between generations... Children learn about intergenerational relationships and the treasures one generation passes down to the next... An inspiring, read-aloud book.”
Independent Publisher Magazine
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Shows how love can live on… A nice story for sharing.”
Booklist
(American Library Association)
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Highly recommended… A great family heritage story!”
Parent's Guide to Children's Media
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A touching story about treasured memories, it hits a common chord about love and life.”
Kalamazoo Gazette
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A poignant love story that every generation will enjoy… Share this book with everyone you love!”
The Readers Showcase
A LITTLE SOMETHING
by Susan V. Bosak, illus Laurie McGaw
32 pages, full color,
hardcover
with dustjacket,
ISBN 978-1-896232-06-5
$16.95 US / $18.95 CAN Quantity discounts available
This hardcover edition has the same classic story as Something to Remember Me By by Susan V. Bosak – 6 national awards and over 1 million sold! – with Laurie McGaw's watercolor illustrations featured in a windowpane design (rather than full-page spread). This offers a different perspective by focusing in on one part of an illustration.
"I want to give you a little something to remember me by..."
Each time a young girl visits her grandmother, the visit ends with the grandmother's familiar words. Then she gives her granddaughter a small keepsake, along with a "big, warm smile and a warm, snuggly hug."
As the years pass, the grown granddaughter comes to understand the significance of all the things she has received from her grandmother. It becomes clear that the most precious gift of all is the gift of love.
A Little Something is about love and legacies across generations. One reviewer describes the book as having "the emotion of Love You Forever and the nostalgic charm of a Norman Rockwell painting." The story's message is timeless, because loving connections across generations never go out of style.
The heartwarming story is beautifully complemented by the evocative, richly-detailed, golden watercolor illustrations of award-winning artist Laurie McGaw.
Listen to this excerpt from a workshop by author and educator Susan V. Bosak that describes how the book was inspired by her grandmother and gets to the heart of the Legacy Project's 7-Generation work:
You can also read an interview with the author and illustrator.
It's the little things that matter most and make the memories that endure – a smile, a hug, a simple touch of the hand. This is a story that brings a tear to your eye and a smile to your face. Enjoy this full audio reading by author Susan V. Bosak:
"I want to give you a little something to remember me by..."
How can you leave "a little something" of yourself for those you love to remember you by? From the time we're born, we all start to create a legacy of who we are. Share A Little Something (softcover Something to Remember Me By) with your child or grandchild, your mother or grandmother. A meaningful gift book!
For school and community programs, we offer free online activities (intergenerational, literacy, family history, and more) and a Grandparents Day resource (the book is a great read-aloud!). Get a special discount on 10 or more copies. You can also download the Illustration Slides to use with the book.
ORDER A Little Something by Susan V. Bosak at Amazon or get it in the children's section of bookstores across the country (if your local bookstore doesn't have it in stock, they can special order it within a week). Questions? Call us at 1-800-772-7765.