Little Grandmother

** "Little Grandmother" by Sophie May is a story about a young girl named Patience Lyman, or Patty, who later becomes Grandma Parlin, growing up in a small New England town in the early 1800s. The story begins with Patty’s birth on New Year’s Day of 1800, highlighting the love of her family and setting the scene for a childhood shaped by joy, challenges, and moral growth. Through characters like nurse Siller and other family members, the book shows an early America dealing with historical events, like the death of George Washington, and explores the values of the time. This story takes the reader back to a simpler time, highlighting how life, love, and historical events affected a young girl's life. **