Grandma's mailbox

"Grandma's Mailbox" is a popular children's book written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco. The story follows a young girl named Sophia who discovers a mysterious mailbox in her grandmother's attic. The mailbox is old and rusty, but Sophia is curious and decides to open it.

To her surprise, she finds a treasure trove of letters and cards from her grandmother's past, written to her when she was a child. The letters are filled with stories, secrets, and memories that Sophia's grandmother had kept hidden away for years.

As Sophia reads the letters, she learns about her grandmother's childhood, her parents, and her own struggles and triumphs. She discovers that her grandmother was once a brave and adventurous young girl who had her own dreams and aspirations.

The story is a heartwarming and nostalgic exploration of the bond between generations, and the power of letters and stories to connect us to our past and to each other.