Grandpa's Top Threes

Henry loves talking with his grandfather, but Grandpa has stopped listening as he grieves. Henry turns to Grandpa’s favorite game, Top Three, to reach him. Through the game, the boy encourages his grandfather to reconnect with the world around him. Their shared activity becomes a way for Henry and Grandpa to remain in conversation while Grandpa is mourning. The story focuses on their relationship, a child’s response to an older family member’s sorrow, and the role of a familiar game in that response.