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Tag Archives: Grandparents
Grandfather’s Wrinkles
Grandfather’s Wrinkles By Kathryn England; illus. by Richard McFarland Flashlight Press 2007. (Ages 5-8) I really wish that my name was listed as author of this book. After all I’ve written … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Appearances, Attitudes, Grandparents, Happiness, Life stages, Men, Positives of aging, Wisdom
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Mr. Frank
Mr. Frank by Irene Luxbacher Groundwood Books 2014; ages 4-7, see activities at bottom of post. “Mr. Frank was a tailor. He had been measuring, cutting, stitching, sewing, mending and pressing clothes for many years.” He is about to begin … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Creativity, Gifts, Grandparents, History, Men, Positives of aging, Retirement, Work
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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
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Activities, Grandparents, Intergenerational, Legacy, Men, Mentors, Positives of aging, Skills
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Paris Hop!: An A is for Aging Book Review
In Paris Hop! (MB Publishing 2014, ages 4-7) delight in all the distractions Paris offers as a grandmother and granddaughter explore it en route to the “tippity-top” of the Eiffel Tower. What begins as a race to reach it within … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Grandparents, Happiness, Multi-cultural, Positives of aging, Travel, Women
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Bridging Cultures: Sitti’s Secrets and Grandfather Counts
Use your “own experiences in everyday surroundings as a bridge to connect with faraway family members,” says author Alayne Kay Christian. Those words of advice from a long distance grandmother in the trenches also holds true for grandparents when they … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Challenges, Diversity, Grandparents, Multi-cultural, Nature, Women
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Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa: An A is for Aging Book Review
When I imagine grandparent-hood, I think of the sweetness of regular interactions with a young child dear to my heart. But in reality, like the granddaughter and grandparents in Butterfly … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Challenges, Creativity, Grandparents, Long Distance, Men, Nature, Resources, Women
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Nana in the City: An A is for Aging Book Review
In Nana in the City a young boy is intimidated by the brash sounds and sights on his first visit to his Nana’s new apartment. (Clarion Books 2014, ages 4-8). However, his grandmother obviously revels in her bustling urban setting–she … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Appearances, Creativity, Grandparents, Happiness, Positives of aging, Stereotypes, Women
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Award Winning Picture Books!
Not long ago I discovered an award that is given every two years for “the positive portrayal of older adults in books for kids.” An organization called AGHE (or Association for Gerontology in Higher Education) has awarded this honor … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Grandparents, Intergenerational, Legacy, Men, Mentors, Positives of aging, Resources, Retirement, Role models, Values, Wisdom
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