In Grandma's Attic

This fun little book is part of Core A in our Sonlight Curriculum and this is our second time reading it as a family.

I love this book as it gives you pictures into what it was like for Grandma growing up in rural America in the early 1900s. It is fun thinking back to what it was like to take care of animals, stoke a fire for cooking and warming the house, making all food from scratch and having a horse and buggy for transportation. It is also a great reminder that kids are kids no matter what generation they grow up in. Kids explore, make huge mistakes and learn valuable lessons from their foolishness by the grace of God. Grandma is quick to share the lessons she learns from her misadventures and give great talking points as you read these chapters. As an adult you also get a good laugh as you think of these things happening and how to teach in these lessons.

The writing is wonderful as it is straightforward and easy to read and understand. Each chapter is short with no more than ten pages, which is perfect for a quick family reading time that includes little ones. Grandma is very clear about the lesson she learned from each story as she teaches her granddaughter. While it is not overtly Christian, it is unmistakable that faith drives this family, which is also a wonderful element. The stories are clean and appropriate for all ages.

I give this family read five stars.

Reading Challenges:
This book is going on the Tim Challies 2020 Reading Challenge as a book of 100 pages or less in the Avid section of the challenge.