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Tag Archives: Grandparents
3 Stereotype-busting Picture Books about Grandmothers
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
Nana Akua Goes to School
Nana Akua Goes to School By Tricia Elam Walker Illustrated by April Harrison Schwartz & Wade Books; 2020 What’s not to love in the picture book Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker?! It’s Grandparents Day at school. … Continue reading
Review: The Ocean Calls
The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story Written by Tina Cho and Illustrated by Jess X. Snow. For ages 5-8 years. Kokila, 2020 (an imprint of Penguin Random House LLS, New York). Dayeon says her Grandma is “like a treasure-hunting … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Diversity, Grandparents, History, Intergenerational, Legacy, Life stages, Mentors, Multi-cultural, Nature, Role models, Teaching, Wisdom, Women, Work
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Two Picture Books Celebrate Late Life
Two picture books celebrating late life. Two picture books pushing ageism out of the shadows in kidlit. Two picture books I wish I’d written! Hats off to The Truth about Grandparents by Elina Ellis (Little, Brown & Co.; September … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Ageism, Appearances, Favorites, Grandparents, Happiness, Life stages, Multi-cultural, Positives of aging, Stereotypes, Values
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Late Bloomer: Paulette Bochnig Sharkey
Late Bloomers are guest blog posts at A is for Aging—sharing thoughts and insights from individuals who have launched notable creative efforts in the arts in their Third Age. Today’s post is by children’s author Paulette Bochnig Sharkey. I’m a … Continue reading
Posted in Late Bloomers, Resources for Writers
Tagged Alzheimers disease, Bloggers, Creativity, Dementia, Grandparents, Late Bloomers, Retirement, Writing
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Jo MacDonald Hiked in the Woods
By Mary Quattlebaum; illustrated by Laura J. Bryant (Dawn Publications 2013; ages 1-4) Dawn Publications has been “Connecting Children and Nature since 1979” and the Jo MacDonald series of picture books definitely fits that mission. Far fewer children grow … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Book Reviews for Ages 0-3, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Grandparents, Intergenerational, Men, Nature
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Gus & Me
Gus & Me: The story of my granddad and my first guitar By Keith Richards with Barnaby Harris and Bill Shapiro; illustrated by Theodora Richards (Little Brown and Company, 2014.) We all get our start somewhere, even legendary rocker Keith … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Creativity, Grandparents, Intergenerational, Legacy, Men, Mentors, Skills, Work
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A Grandparents Day Gift that Keeps on Giving
It’s Grandparents Day—would you care to give something more valuable than a greeting card? Perhaps you are a grandparent yourself and contemplating the type of recognition you’d appreciate? Maybe like me—that sweet, special status is something you long for—someday… I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources
Tagged Ageism, Grandparents, Research, Resources, Stereotypes
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