Grandma and Anna spend every Wednesday evening together while Anna's parents are at work. One cherished part of each visit is the time they spend together reading books to prepare a special surprise for Dad's birthday. The surprise gently upends all of the family's expectations: Instead of Grandma helping Anna with reading, Anna has taught Grandma to read. This touching turn of events is a powerful moment in the lives of this white, blue-collar family. Richly-detailed, earth-tone watercolors warmly represent the small routines that fill the family's days and ground their shared lives.

A loving story about a proud granddaughter and her successful efforts to teach her grandmother to read. A plug for literacy is just the bonus; the real focus is on the lessons old and young share when they learn to read each other's hearts. School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and 1989 ALA Notable Book.