{"id":7033117,"date":"2026-08-08T04:40:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T04:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/review-old-to-joy-lindsey-mcdivittlindsey-mcdivitt\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T04:40:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T04:40:19","slug":"review-old-to-joy-lindsey-mcdivittlindsey-mcdivitt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7033117","title":{"rendered":"Review: Old to Joy &#8211; Lindsey McDivittLindsey McDivitt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-4678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/OTJ_Cover_Art_Cropped_Final-1008x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/OTJ_Cover_Art_Cropped_Final-1008x1024.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/OTJ_Cover_Art_Cropped_Final-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/OTJ_Cover_Art_Cropped_Final-768x780.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/OTJ_Cover_Art_Cropped_Final-1512x1536.jpg 1512w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/OTJ_Cover_Art_Cropped_Final.jpg 1890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/>Written and illustrated by <a href=\"https:\/\/gnomeroadpublishing.com\/blogs\/our-creatives\/anita-crawford-clark\">Anita Crawford Clark<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gnomeroadpublishing.com\/products\/old-to-joy\">Gnome Road Publishing<\/a> 2023 (Ages 4-8)<\/p>\n<p>I believe this is a wonderful first. The publisher\u2019s description includes:<strong> \u201cAn intergenerational story that is certain to encourage a healthy-aging mindset among readers of all ages.\u201d <\/strong>Kudos to Gnome Road Books! Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/2022\/02\/27\/7-positive-things-picture-books-can-teach-us-about-aging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what we learn about aging from picture books<\/a>. Lindsey<\/p>\n<p>Guest post by Marsha Weiner<\/p>\n<p>In <em>Old to Joy<\/em>, writer and illustrator Anita Crawford Clark has created a story that conveys how rich, sensory experiences punctuate childhood, imprint memories, and can yield profound insight, connection and meaning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This book shares how \u201cold\u201d is a positive attribute.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this atmospheric story, young Joy visits her Grandmama in <em>an old house, on an old street, with old trees and all kinds of old things<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Joy joins Grandmama in a series of old-time experiences:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>shelling black-eyed peas by hand instead of opening a can, and washing dishes in a sink of warm, sudsy water instead of using a machine.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4679\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4679\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/washing-dishes-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/washing-dishes-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/washing-dishes-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">art by Anita Crawford Clark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>She exclaims \u201cWhoa\u201d, as she looks up and through the leafy branches unique to the majesty of very tall, old trees.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4680\" style=\"width: 454px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4680\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/trees-spread.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"444\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/trees-spread.jpg 444w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/trees-spread-208x300.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art by Anita Crawford Clark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Grandmama receives a package from a dear childhood friend.<\/p>\n<p>Learning that Grandmama had a childhood of her own prompts an insight that frequently stuns children.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou were a little girl like me?\u201d Joy blurts out. \u201cSo one day I\u2019ll be old, too?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s a valuable insight for healthy aging.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The package contains \u201cthe biggest hat ever\u201d for Grandmama\u2019s collection\u2014eliciting another \u201cWhoa\u201d from a delighted Joy. She dances and poses with the variety of hats: big hats, Sunday morning hats, small hats, and hats for sad times.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4681\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4681\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Grandmamas-hat-collectin-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Grandmamas-hat-collectin-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Grandmamas-hat-collectin-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art by Anita Crawford Clark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Grandmama places one on Joy\u2019s head. \u201cThis hat belonged to my mother. Now it belongs to her great-granddaughter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Joy is thrilled as she realizes the many ways old things and old ways bring joy.<\/strong> She experiences a deep connection and meaning.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4682\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4682\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/giving-hat-1-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/giving-hat-1-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/giving-hat-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art by Anita Crawford Clark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Age Positive activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Help children learn about aging, to recognize age stereotypes and to anticipate late life with joy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reflect \u2022 Share \u2022 Confirm \u2022\u00a0Affirm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Continuity, memory, identity and community give meaning to a life, and old things have the power to convey that meaning. Family heirlooms and personal mementos are not artifacts in museums. They help us share stories of love, loss, joy, strength and connection.<\/p>\n<p>Children welcome feelings connected to their elders\u2014the stories of old ways and to old things.<\/p>\n<p>Given the acuity of a child\u2019s sensory experiences, handling old things and experiencing those old ways consecrates a connection with the past. The hat Grandmama placed on Joy\u2019s head embodied such a connection.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fotolia_37027870_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-1024x1024-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fotolia_37027870_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-1024x1024-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fotolia_37027870_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-1024x1024-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fotolia_37027870_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-1024x1024-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fotolia_37027870_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-1024x1024-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/>Consider giving a special family item to a young family member<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2014something that can\u2019t be broken or lost. A button, a scarf, a glove\u2026 a hat.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the stories and the sensory experience of old items, you\u2019ll be giving the child a piece of their heritage. This contributes to resilience and self-respect. And you\u2019ll imbue them with a stunning insight\u2014they, too, may one day be fortunate to grow old.<\/p>\n<p>*A review copy of this book was provided by\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 the publisher at our request.<\/p>\n<p>Find more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/picture-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Age Positive picture books here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<strong>A is for Aging has a new newsletter<\/strong> that goes out 4-5x\/year with links to blog posts &amp; Age Positive resources. Sign up at top right of this page.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9780870712579-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9780870712579-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9780870712579-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9780870712579-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9780870712579-1026x1536.jpg 1026w, https:\/\/www.lindseymcdivitt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9780870712579.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\/>Recommended new book:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/osupress.oregonstate.edu\/book\/there-was-old-woman\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/osupress.oregonstate.edu\/book\/there-was-old-woman\">There was an old woman: reflections on these strange, surprising, shining years<\/a>.\u201d by <a href=\"https:\/\/andreacarlisle.com\/about-me-2\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/andreacarlisle.com\/about-me-2\/\">Andrea Carlisle<\/a>. \u201cAndrea\u2019s glorious wry wit and brilliant wisdom have always lit up her readers and listeners so thoroughly that we stand in line waiting for her new book with greatest joy and gusto\u2026\u201d author Naomi Shibab Nye.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"et_social_bottom_trigger\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written and illustrated by Anita Crawford Clark Gnome Road Publishing 2023 (Ages 4-8) I believe this is a wonderful first. 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Read more about what we learn about aging from picture [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7033118,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[196426,100022,99698,96733,106095,111277,96659,98637,150731,150732,100025,99702,43],"tags":[116704,12690,468,28125,3734,46387,4678,188798,6154,188800,188799,188802,3749,11238,313],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-7033117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-african-american-2","category-book-reviews-for-ages-3-6","category-book-reviews-for-ages-6-9","category-diversity","category-gifts","category-grandparents","category-guest-posts","category-history","category-intergenerational","category-life-stages","category-multi-cultural","category-values","category-women","tag-african-american","tag-diversity","tag-gifts","tag-grandparents","tag-history","tag-intergenerational","tag-joy","tag-life-stages","tag-lindsey","tag-mcdivitt","tag-mcdivittlindsey","tag-multi-cultural","tag-review","tag-values","tag-women"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Review: Old to Joy - Lindsey McDivittLindsey McDivitt - Som2ny Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7033117\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Review: Old to Joy - Lindsey McDivittLindsey McDivitt - Som2ny Network\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Written and illustrated by Anita Crawford Clark Gnome Road Publishing 2023 (Ages 4-8) I believe this is a wonderful first. 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