Grandma and Anna spend every Wednesday evening together while Anna's parents are at work. One cherished part of each visit is the time they spend together reading books to prepare a special surprise for Dad's birthday. The surprise gently upends all of the family's expectations: Instead of Grandma helping Anna with reading, Anna has taught Grandma to read. This touching turn of events is a powerful moment in the lives of this white, blue-collar family. Richly-detailed, earth-tone watercolors warmly represent the small routines that fill the family's days and ground their shared lives.