The Bag I'm Taking to Grandma's

by Shirley Neitzel, Nancy Winslow Parker (Illustrator)

Book by Shirley Neitzel

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Family, Realistic Fiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1995

Reviews

[Luisa Knight · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ages: 3 - 6

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[Deonna Hankerson]

This book is about a little boy who is packing a bag to go to grandma's house. He packed so many things that he did not need. Hi mom told him to put some things away and others he was able to keep. She told him to make room for his clothes but by the time she checked his bag again it was too full and nothing could fit.

[Hannah Ford · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun little rebus book! My three year old thinks it's super fun to be able to "read" the book with me. The story itself is simple but timeless--a little boy packs all the things he "needs" for a visit to grandma's (which differs sunstantially from what his mother thinks he needs!). I particularly like the end where he has filled a whole new bag full of "necessities".

[Caroline Herfindahl]

A sweet story about a boy that is packing to go to Grandma’s. The text and rhymes build on each other in this cumulative tale with picture hints replacing some of the repeated items so children can help “read” the story. As a parent I love the ending...

[Valerie Crump · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 because halfway through the whole writing style changes. My kids loved the first half and were thrown off by the second half.

[asummersday · Rating 5 out of 5]

A charming little rebus book! Love it.

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great read aloud book for kindergarten aged kids learning the difference between wants and needs. The boy packs what he thinks he needs for visiting his grandma’s house; and then, his mother comes along with a differing perspective. There are several great activities online that go along with this book such as a blank suitcase where students draw items they would take to someone’s house. This book provides not only a teachable moment, but it also gives the reader the opportunity to learn more about the kid’s interest.

There are two things that I love about this book: rhyming and repetition. The rhyming makes the book more enjoyable to read; and ultimately, you cannot help but have a more enthusiastic tone when reading! Furthermore, the objects that the boy packs are repeated throughout the book. The first time the objects are mentioned they are written out as a word; from there on, the words are replaced with images, which is helpful for beginning readers.

[Colleen Moran · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book had great illustrations and really would help a child with reading because it has large print and simple words for just starting out. Instead of writing some of the words it has a picture replacing it. It also repeats the sentence "that i'll pack in the bag that I'm taking to grandma's" after each item description which is a great tool to remember what the book is about. Overall I think it was very well written.

[Kaylen Matherly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great for a child who is beginning to read. The illustrations are great and in parts of the book, the words are replaced with pictures. This would seem to help the reader. The book is repetitive because it repeats "that I'll pack in the bag I'm taking to Grandma's" over and over again. Overall, this is a fun and cute book to read.

[Debbie Hoskins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shirley Neitzel's rhyming rebus's are fun to read with children. The Jacket I Wear in the Snow is one of my favorite storytime read-alouds. The Bag I'm Taking to Grandma's I used to read to my son before he would visit his Grandma's

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was one of the most requested by son as a child. Through the years it has been pretty popular in my classrooms. Packing a bag to take to grandma's can be challenging, there is only so much you fit in without it breaking. This book captures the dilema perfectly. A wonderful book!

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an enjoyable one in the style of The House that Jack Built. It's a fun sing song to read aloud. Also, I love that the main character is very gender neutral. I remembered reading it to C when she was little - good memories.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little boy has lots to pack for his visit to Grandma's! Will Mom approve?