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an intimate series of letters to the six-year-old son from whom he was estranged

By reexamining major episodes

Just Like Grandma canada There began a childhood markedIn this lyrical picture book by Kim Rogers (Wichita), with illustrations by Boston Globe Horn Book Honoree Julie Flett (Cree Mtis), Becca watches her grandma create, play, and dance and she knows that she wants to be just like Grandma. Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Every time Becca says, "Let me try," Grandma shows her how to make something beautiful. Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or