Spendin’ Time

In a sweetly sensate picture book, a simple grocery run unfurls into a brimful, golden day for a child “spendin’ time” with their grand-father. [A] roundly rendered tribute to the treasure of unhurried time with loved ones. — Publishers Weekly (starred review) [Bell’s] impressionistic images shimmer, while Gray’s text has an easy, folksy rhythm that mirrors Granddad’s own relaxed attitude; this is as much a love letter to grandparents as it is to Preston, Nova Scotia, where Gray spent time with his own grandparents. As warm and nourishing as apple pie. — Kirkus (starred review) For children, an invitation for “spendin’ time” with a beloved family member may inspire appreciation for their own everyday memories. — Booklist [T]his is all about enjoying an unplanned, unscheduled meandering with no goal in mind other than to simply be with one another. [E]asy and rhythmic. — BCCB Sweet and nostalgic, [i]t is rare that a book comes around with such an unassuming and quiet message that is all joy and no strife. — BookPage