In Plain Sight by Richard Jackson, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Genre: Children’s lit

Medium: Hardcover

Synopsis: After school, Sophie helps her grandfather find the things he’s “lost,” effectively creating a bond between them and their generation gap.

Review:  This is a beautifully illustrated book with a story that reminds me of sunny afternoons with my grandma.  It’s homey, it’s sweet, and it’s heartwarming.  This book is perfect for hide-and-go-seekers and I-Spyers, especially since Sophie, the main character, is tasked with the job of finding items that her grandfather has “lost.”  Though these items may be insignificant, they bring Sophie and her grandfather together, forming a deep bond that crosses generation gaps.

This is a book I wish I’d read with my grandma back in the day, because I already have  nostalgic memories about reading it only a few days ago.  Imagine what those memories would be like from ten and a half years ago!

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