Summers With Dadu
MY THOUGHTS
Grandparents give our children something we as parents can never hope to give. I love how close my boys are to their grandparents, and I am well aware of what a blessing and privilege it truly is. This book was a difficult read, but I admired how beautifully the author has written about such a sensitive subject.
Anand loves the summer holidays because he gets to spend them with his Dadu at their ancestral house. He loves sitting on Dadu’s lap and rifling through his kurta pockets for treasure. Ajji would make his favourite dishes, and Anand would end each meal with a mango feast! But one day, Dadu goes away. Anand looks for Dadu in the stars, but he can’t tell which one his Dadu is. Will he ever be able to find his Dadu in the stars above him, or is Dadu lost forever?
How do you talk to children about losing someone close to them? Every parent deals with this question, and I have always been in awe of books that can prepare children for this eventuality sensitively. This is one such book. Told sensitively and through the eyes of a child, Aprajita Ramsagar Singh approaches this harsh topic gently and manages to capture the essence of the special relationship kids have with their grandparents. The illustrations are vibrant and immediately transport you to your childhood summers in villages. Do check out this book and use it for meaningful conversations with your children.
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