When Grandfather Flew

This is a touching and memorable book about a grandfather who loves birds and the memory and legacy he leaves when he passes. Books like this show off how great picture books can be for all ages!......more

Grandfather loved to birdwatch. Milo was a quiet child and he listened to Grandfather’s information on birds and what his Grandfather loved most about them. Grandfather liked many birds like the hawks and kestrels, but his favorite was the soaring bald eagle. Grandfather loved the sharp sight of the......more

A quietly breathtaking story about love, loss and shared moments. The story is a tribute for a grandfather from his granddaughter as she recounts his life. I loved the profound sense of respect that runs throughout the story. Respect for what the grandfather loved and shared with his family (birding......more

Books sometimes find me and this one certainly did. Perhaps it was Patricia MacLachlan, as her stories always reach us, but it stood out to us on the library shelves and we brought it home. Unbeknownst to this review writer (mom) that it was such a beautiful narrative about loss, legacy, and how we......more

Milo picks up his grandfather's love of birds and helps him name the names after his grandfather's eyesight fades. After he dies, a bald eagle, the grandfather's favorite bird, flies past. Another beautiful story to celebrate the memories of those who have passed away and how we might see them/know......more