WHEN EVA HOLLERS
  • Home
  • Buy the Book
  • About the Illustrations
  • Beyond the Book
  • Contact
  • About the Author and Illustrators
  • Blog

Beyond the Book: The Art of Celebrating Grandparents

In the book, Eva is soothed when she snuggles between Binkle and Pops and reads stories with them.   Binkle and Pops are Eva's paternal grandparents.  Her maternal grandparents are GiGi and Rusty.  Eva didn't name her grandparents. The grandparents chose their own names.  How does a grandparent choose a name?  Some ways a grandparent can choose a name are to PICK from what is popular, like GiGi or Gammy;  BORROW from their parents' grandparents, like Pops or MeMaw; choose a TRADITIONAL name or even a NICKNAME,  like Rusty or Fat Daddy;  let the CHILD choose [ be careful here or you might end up with something really silly like Muggy or GaGa;  be FORMAL, like Mimere or Sir; use a name from a NATIVE LANGUAGE, like Oma or Opa;  choose something SILLY; or, just be CREATIVE, like Binkle or Pipe !

Click here for a site with Tips for Choosing a Grandparent Name You'll Love!

In the United States we celebrate Grandparents' Day on the second Sunday in September. In 2020 it will be on Sunday, September 13.  It is not a public holiday but is a day to celebrate and honor grandparents.  Many people honor their grandparents with cards or gifts.  Some schools celebrate grandparents with a special day.  Click here to learn more about the history of Grandparents' Day.

Wondering how you can celebrate your grandparents? Check out the Legacy Project site for a planning and activity guide. Other fun ideas such at Growing Your Own Family Tree and The Going to Grandma's House Alphabet Game can be found here.

Eva loves her grandparents and great-grandparents!
Picture
GiGi, MeMaw, Eva and Momma
Picture
Eva loves to twirl for Binkle!
Picture
Pops lets Eva do lots of FUN things!

Art of Collage  |  Art of Hollering | Art of Hidden Pictures | ​Art of Soothing a Child | Art of Celebrating Grandparents
Copyright © 2019.  Brinkley Burks Pound.  All rights reserved.




  • Home
  • Buy the Book
  • About the Illustrations
  • Beyond the Book
  • Contact
  • About the Author and Illustrators
  • Blog