A review by erine
Can You Whistle, Johanna? by Ulf Stark

5.0

A rent-a-Grandpa situation where Ulf extols the virtues of his own Grandpa and Berra is kinda bummed he doesn't have one. So the two young boys head down to the local old folks' home and find one. The situation is both ridiculous and heartwarming, especially as Grandpa Ned embraces the concept of his new grandson and friend. They go on a few adventures together, Grandpa Ned teaches Berra how to whistle, and then one day he is gone.

The ebbs and flows of life are on full display here, in a frank but gentle fashion.