Eric Velasquez (Book order)

Eric Velasquez Book order

Eric Velásquez is an acclaimed illustrator of children's books, whose work is characterized by its vibrancy and emotional depth. His illustrations often bring stories to life with a unique visual style and sensitivity. He is both an author and illustrator of award-winning works, demonstrating his versatility as a storyteller. Velásquez's creations resonate with readers of all ages for their ability to capture the essence of human experiences.

Grandma's Gift

32 pages
2 hours of reading

4.2(14)Add rating

This prequel to Eric Velasquez's biographical picture book Grandma's Records is the story of a Christmas holiday that young Eric spends with his grandmother. After they prepare their traditional Puerto Rican Christmas celebration, Eric and Grandma visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a school project, where he sees a painting by Diego Velasquez and realizes for the first time that he could be an artist when he grows up. Grandma witnesses his fascination, and presents Eric with the perfect Christmas gift-a set of paints-to use in his first steps toward becoming an artist. A heart-warming story of self-discovery, Grandma's Gift is a celebration of the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild.