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Author
Language
English
Description
Charles Johnson has held numerous impressive titles over the course of his incomparable career. Now, for the first time, with his trademark wisdom and philosophical generosity, he turns his attention to his most important role yet: grandparent. In Grand, Johnson shares stories from his life with his six-year-old grandson, Emery, weaving in advice and life lessons that stand the test of time. "Looking at the problems I see in the world around me,"...
Author
Series
Nguyen kids volume 1
Publisher
Annick Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in. Organized and introspective nine-year-old Anne Nguyen misses her Grandma Nội, a lot. But even though Grandma Nội passed away, it doesn't mean she's disappeared. When Anne and her younger siblings Jacob and Liz are given gifts passed on to them...
23) Granny and Bean
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A loving grandmother and her grandchild enjoy an adventure by the sea and stop to have tea.
24) A grand day
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Celebrates the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"When I miss you, there are things I can do. Daniel misses Grandpere, who lives far away. Until the next time they can see each other, Daniel draws pictures, writes letters, and sends care packages to Grandpere. Even when they're apart, there are many ways for Daniel to say 'I love you'!"--Back cover
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Nana cheers the loudest at her grandson's basketball game. She dances in the aisles at the spring concert. She yells at the umpire that he needs to get his eyes checked when he doesn't call the strikes her grandson pitches. But when this go-go-go grandmother takes a tumble trying to get a front-row seat at the basketball game, it's her grandson who roots her on in her recovery.
29) Hello, fall!
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A grandparent and child recall the beautiful and wonderful sights and sounds of a fall day spent together.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
They say you can't get something for nothing, but nothing is all Sami has. When his grandfather's most-prized possession-a traditional Afghan instrument called a rebāb-is stolen, Sami resolves to get it back. He finds it at a music store, but it costs
Author
Publisher
Hazelden Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Provides guidance to the millions of grandparents who raise their grandchildren because addiction, mental health problems, incarceration, or immaturity leave the birth parents unfit. Offers insights from experts and grandparents about the new family dynamics; difficult birth parents; legal, financial, and medical issues; school and social challenges; and self-care"--
34) Days like these
Author
Publisher
Berkley
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
In the new novel from the author of Losing Me, one woman is about to discover what happens when you take the "grand" out of "grandma." Recently widowed, Judy Schofield jumps at the chance to look after her two grandchildren for six weeks, while their parents are out of the country. After all, she's already raised one set of children--and quite successfully, if she may say so herself. But all it takes is a few days of private school functions, helicopter...
Author
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
When a child is born, a grandma is born too. Grandmas aren't like regular grown-ups. Grandmas are filled with magic." In this charming picture book tribute to grandmas, a grandma's magic bursts through the door as soon as she comes to visit and can be seen in every wonderful thing she does: playing, exploring, baking, gardening, and in all the many ways a grandma and grandchild connect.
Author
Publisher
Moonshower
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Nineteen poems about grandmothers from around the world. This sweet collection features grandmas who dream and those that sing crying babies to sleep; nanas who hold hands crossing the street and some who learn hopscotch; nanas who color with you and some who go to zoos; and other nanas spending precious time with their precious little ones.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Oldschool grandparents Artie and Diane get more than they bargained for when they get stuck babysitting their type-A daughter's overprotected kids. But things go from hectic to hysterical when Artie realizes the kids are running the house with their newfangled technology. By playing by his own rules, which include sugary snacks, old fashioned games, and tough love, Artie manages to outsmart the kids and achieve the impossible - bringing the family...
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