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Grandfather's Journey: A Caldecott Award Winner

by Allen Say

A family history shaped by two homes

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    Caldecott Medal winner

    The book is described as a Caldecott Medal winner.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A family history shaped by two homes

Allen Say connects his family’s history to the experience of belonging to both Japan and California. The picture book centers on his grandfather’s attachment to each country and on how that longing carries into the next generation. Family heritage and the meaning of home are bound together here, with place serving as part of a family’s shared story.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in family stories
  • Young readers exploring heritage and connections between countries
  • Families looking for a picture book about belonging and home

Themes

Family historyHeritageBelongingHome and place

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Book overview

In this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, master storyteller Allen Say chronicles his family's history between Japan and California. A lyrical, breathtaking tale of one man's love for two countries, Grandfather's Journey is perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Thank You, Omu!

Through pensive portraits and delicately faded art, Allen Say pays tribute to his grandfather's persistent longing for home that continues within Allen.

This restlessness and constant desire to be in two places speaks to a universal experience as well as the deeply personal ties of family to place, and what it means to be at home in more than one country.

Both a celebration of heritage and a poignant exploration of the struggles we inherit, Grandfather's Journey is a modern classic perfect for every household.

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