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My Hippie Grandmother

My Hippie Grandmother By Reeve Lindbergh; illustrated by Abby Carter. (Candlewick Press, 2003. Ages 4-8) The oldest people we know lived long full lives. Yet too often they are slotted into one-dimensional roles of parent or grandparent. It’s the same … Continue reading

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Picture Book Review: Mornings with Monet

My Top Ten Reasons to Read Mornings with Monet Text by Barb Rosenstock; illustrated by Mary GrandPre` Alfred A. Knopf Publishing, 2021. Famed Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived near France’s River Seine his entire life. Barb Rosenstock, author of the … Continue reading

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Picture Book Review: The Most Beautiful Thing

  Readers please note: In 2021 I’m planning an e-newsletter delivered to your inbox 1x/month, rather than blog posts 2x/month. One brief page only with links to Age Positive book reviews & other items of interest. Fewer emails and more … Continue reading

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Intergenerational History Lessons–Guest Post

Guest blogger Joanne Corrigan tells how olders are sharing rich history lessons in an intergenerational setting. Many thanks to Joanne for this inspirational way to use Positive Aging picture books! When I discovered Lindsey McDivitt’s website, I was so excited! … Continue reading

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Ageless Love: Late Life Romance

I’m always on the prowl for Positive Aging picture books, but not all books with an older character make the cut. Too few feature older adults kids can admire. And there are attributes to admire in every older. Those enjoying … Continue reading

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Betsy’s Day at the Game—Author Interview of Greg Bancroft

Betsy’s Day at the Game–Interview of author Greg Bancroft By Greg Bancroft; illustrated by Katherine Blackmore Mighty Media Press, 2013; ages 6-10 Betsy and her grandpa revel in baseball in the picture book Betsy’s Day at the Game. “In the … Continue reading

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Mr. Cornell’s Dream Boxes

Mr. Cornell’s Dream Boxes by Jeanette Winter. Beach Lane Books 2014. Non-fiction ages 4-8. Themes: Arts, bio, creativity, dreams, intergenerational, memory This selection for Perfect Picture Book Friday begins, “If you had lived on Utopia Parkway not so long ago, … Continue reading

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Betsy’s Day at the Game

  Betsy’s Day at the Game by Greg Bancroft; illustrated by Katherine Blackmore. Scarletta Kids, now Mighty Media Press, 2013; Fiction for ages 6-10 (Baseball, baseball scoring, grandparents, intergenerational) It’s spring! It’s baseball season! “What do you like the most—smelling the … Continue reading

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Top 10 Reasons to read “A Sick Day for Amos McGee”

    A Sick Day for Amos McGee, by Philip and Erin Stead, is no longer a new book, but you know that old is good…right? (Roaring Brook Press 2009.) I’m pretty certain this beautiful blockbuster, a Positive Aging picture … Continue reading

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The Matchbox Diary: An “A is for Aging” Book Review

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