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4.28 of 5 stars
On Emma's seventy-second birthday her four children, seven grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren gave her a painting of the little villag... read full description

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Mar 24, 2011
Mylisa rated it: 4 of 5 stars
There are two pictures in this one that are among my most adored.
Apr 21, 2008
Lisa rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This picture book story, about an old woman whose family gives her a gift painting that spurs her on to become a painter herself is charming and sweet. The illustrations are vivid and really make the book come alive, and the story is particularly good for young kids that might be a little shy around the elderly or have a difficult time empathizing with them. It’s also enjoyable for adults to read.
Feb 09, 2012
Rachel rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Charming and hopeful. The Picture of Emma in the apple tree is priceless!
Jan 26, 2012
Jenna added it
Jan 14, 2012
Angie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 05, 2012
Suep marked it as to-read
Jan 04, 2012
Heather marked it as to-read
Jan 11, 2012
Desiree rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Dec 14, 2011
Liv marked it as to-read
Dec 12, 2011
Emma rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Dec 15, 2011
Sadie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Nov 15, 2011
Nicole rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 21, 2011
S rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jun 18, 2011
Patti added it
May 12, 2011
Sue added it
Feb 15, 2011
Roxy rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 16, 2010
Whitney rated it: 5 of 5 stars
May 16, 2010
Emily rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Mar 31, 2010
Sharon added it
Feb 12, 2010
Jennifer rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 28, 2010
Lee marked it as to-read
Jan 29, 2010
Kari rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 05, 2009
melanie (lit*chick) marked it as to-read
Jun 04, 2009
Augusta rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jun 02, 2009
Helen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 13, 2009
Kim rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 31, 2009
Terry rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 17, 2009
Emmie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 26, 2008
Janice rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 22, 2008
Ginger rated it: 5 of 5 stars