Through the story, children get to experience the anticipation and joy of a reunion between a little girl and her grandmother. Yiayia, who is Amalia’s grandmother, uses several modes of transportation to get to the apartment where Amalia lives with her parents. On her journey, Yiayia experiences some unanticipated hurdles that threaten to derail her visit. "A series of everyday adventures add up to a heartwarming portrait with vintage charm." - Foreword Clarion Reviews
A series of everyday adventures add up to a heartwarming portrait with vintage charm. Maria G. Mackavey’s second book, "Yiayia Visits Amalia", follows a grandmother’s trip from a pine-laden hillside to a busy metropolis. Bee Johnson’s spirited illustrations bring the focus on transportation...
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