On Sunday, I shared my personal story and the inspiration for BUTTERFLY KISSES FOR GRANDMA AND GRANDPA. Yesterday, I shared the homemade book that I made for my granddaughter’s third birthday. This was the very first version of BUTTERFLY KISSES FOR GRANDMA AND GRANDPA. I also shared a little bit about the path to publication and an update on my granddaughter.
In today’s video, I read the published version of BUTTERFLY KISSES FOR GRANDMA AND GRANDPA. I hope you enjoy it. My next video will demonstrate ways teachers, parents, and adults reading to children can help the kids remain engaged by interactive sounds and motions.
Don’t forget to leave a comment to win a copy of BUTTERFLY KISSES FOR GRANDMA AND GRANDPA. Also, if you want a copy in time for a Grandparents’ Day gift, there is still time to buy it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Book Depository (with free shipping around the world) and more.
I offer some projects and activities for kids to do to feel close to their loved ones on one of my old websites here.
For teachers:
I’ve found when doing school visits around Grandparents’ Day that prior to reading the book, kids like to share about their grandparents. It’s a good way to bring understanding to the kids that some kids have the same situation as them and others have very different from their situation. Some kids have grandparents in other parts of the country, some have grandparents in other countries, some have parents somewhat nearby, some have grandparents just down the street or next door, some have grandparents who live with them, and some have grandparents who are in nursing homes, hospitals, or have died. To save time, you can have more of a survey type thing where kids raise their hands if the question you ask matches their situation with their grandparent.
Alayne Kay Christian 
Your beautiful book brings back precious memories of my own grandmother. She gave me plenty of butterfly kisses when we were together. Until you shared your book, I thought she had created this tradition in our family. I had no idea other grandparents also shared butterfly kisses with their grandchildren. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely video of you reading your book, Alayne
I’m sorry for this very delayed response, Pamela. Thank you so much for your heartfelt comment and for taking time to read my posts and watch the videos. I’m thrilled that it brought back precious memories of your grandmother for you. That makes my heart happy. I’m grateful that you shared.
Thank you for sharing the story behind this beautiful book and for sharing the reading with us.
My apologies for this late response, Bettie. I appreciate you taking the time to read my posts, watch the videos, and comment. Thank you.
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Alayne, your book is lovely and so filled with heart. Thank you for sharing the story behind the story. I appreciate your reading. Many memories flashed through my mind.
I’m sorry about the delay in my responses. I’m so glad that Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa brought back memories for you. That does my heart good to know.
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