About BC Books Online
BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
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Description
Lou passe tous ses samedis avec Grand-Papa et Papi. Ils se rendent à la bibliothèque main dans la main, comme une guirlande de personnages en papier. Grand-Papa lit des livres sur la science et le design, Papi écoute des disques de rock and roll et Lou va de l’un à l’autre. Mais un jour, tout bascule. Papi fait une chute qui a des conséquences terribles: il sera confiné à un fauteuil roulant pour toujours, tout le temps. Incapable d’accepter son état, il se renferme et ne sort plus de sa chambre. En entendant Grand-Papa essayer d’égayer Papi, Lou a une idée. En utilisant des compétences qu’il a apprises de Grand-Papa et avec un peu d’aide des voisins, Lou élabore un plan pour Papi.
Également disponible sous le titre A Plan for Pops en anglais.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 3 to 5
- Grade:
- p to k
- Reading age:
- 3 to 5
Awards
- Commended, BC Books for BC Schools
- , Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award
- Commended, American Library Association (ALA) Rainbow Book List
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice, starred selection
- Commended, Ontario Library association (OLA) Best Bets
- Commended, Spirituality & Practice (S&P) Awards - The Best Spiritual Books of the Year
Editorial Reviews
“Whatever message a young child gets out of this book, it will be a powerful one… This book is an excellent choice for the pre-school land the early elementary-aged child.”
— Must Read Literature
"Accompanied by Kerrigan's muted, pastel-coloured illustrations… Smith's narrative creates a fully rounded and sympathetic storyline with characters with whom youngsters will likely be able to identify…A delicious, enjoyable, and necessary narrative for modern families with a non-normative makeup. Highly Recommended."
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Smith’s characters are real and honest…Kerrigan’s digital artwork…is both engaging and touching.”
— Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children’s Book News
“Un album plein de poésie et très émouvant. Textes et illustrations sont très réussis. L’homosexualité est abordée en second plan, ce qui aide à la banaliser. Ce livre est aussi très original, puisqu’il aborde les thèmes de« l’homo-grand-parentalité », et de la perte d’autonomie dans un couple homo, thèmes qui ne sont pas traités pour le moment dans l’édition française. Existe également en anglais.Coup de cœur du comité de lecture.”
— Association de Parents Gays et Lesbiens (AGPL-France)
"A positive and realistic representation of both a wheelchair user and an elderly, interracial gay male couple. "
— Kirkus Reviews
"Uplifting and empowering, A Plan for Pops is a great read with inspiring messaging and lovely illustrations."
— Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk
"[Children] will be instantly drawn in by the warmth and love that binds these three characters together."
— Youth Services Book Review
"Add this one to your go-to list."
— Kiss the Book (KTB) Reviews for School Librarians
"The bond between Lou and [their] loving grandparents shines through in this unique story. The matter-of-factness of their relationship is worth noting, as this type of representation for same-sex couples will help children appreciate the diversity that exists in many families, without overstating it."
— Resource Links
"A beautiful and uplifting book to help children learn how to handle challenges and help others; a great choice for intergenerational picture book shelves."
— School Library Journal (SLJ)
“Je suis tombée en amour avec la douceur des portraits, les détails et les couleurs pastel. Vraiment, c’est du bonbon pour les yeux. Le récit est chouette car il est vraiment d’actualité…Le récit nous amène aussi sur les thèmes de la résilience face aux difficultés.”
— Maman lectrice blog
“One of those books that bursts out of its ages 3 - 5 range because of its tender, funny pictures and heartwarming storyline that speak to the best in humanity, at any age.”
— Spirituality & Practice
“A warm intergenerational story accompanied by expressive illustrations full of engaging detail.”
— The Horn Book
"A fond and sympathetic story, told with attractive particulars, of the challenging pitfalls of aging and their effects on the family…[A] welcome reminder that even after a daunting change, family can still be family."
— The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"A marvelous book on many, many levels and deserves a wide readership. Pick it up for your children, grandchildren, grandparents, or others in your lives, and recommend it to all the children’s librarians you know."
— Mombian blog
