Mr. Tempkin Climbs a Tree

A beautiful story. I grew up spending a lot of time with my grandma and her friends, visiting them in their homes or going to the nursing home to see them. I love a story with this kind of perspective. It's not pity or duty type of relationship between Mr. Tempkin and the boy, but genuine friendship......more

This isn’t a silly, attention-grabber type book, but my 3.5 year old loves it and has asked for it every night the last three days. I love that it shows a beautiful friendship between a young boy and an elderly man! I also appreciate the Jewish culture incorporated in there. We got to look up some w......more

After old Mr. Tempkin tells Marky he is one of the things apart from his roses and birds, that keeps him going Marky feels great pride. When Mr. Tempkin injures himself climbing a tree Marky steps up to help him still enjoy the things he likes.......more

I love the multi-generational friendship spin.......more

Sweet celebration of a inter-generational friendship.......more