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3 Stereotype-busting Picture Books about Grandmothers

Posted on June 18, 2021 by lindseymcd

  As a brand new grandma myself–to a blessedly healthy (and adorable!) grandson, I certainly notice there are many lovely picture books featuring grandmothers and grandchildren. But not many break the stereotypical typical grandma mold like these three. And they … Continue reading →

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Babu’s Song

Posted on September 30, 2016 by lindseymcd

           By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen; Illustrated by Aaron Boyd Lee & Low Books, 2003, 2008; ages 5-8 Topics: Africa, creativity, grandparents, education, mentoring, poverty, wisdom Bernardi is a young boy living in Tanzania with his grandfather Babu. … Continue reading →

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Henri’s Scissors: An “A is for Aging” Book Review

Posted on June 16, 2014 by lindseymcd

Henri’s Scissors is a picture book bio of artist Henri Matisse featuring burgeoning creativity in old age–and the cherry on top? Author/illustrator Jeanette Winter is herself past midlife—a veteran artist showing us her own talents. She traces the early life … Continue reading →

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