Tag Archives: Stories

Four New 2022 Grandparent Picture Books!

Posted on October 27, 2022 by lindseymcd

Long distance grandparents, blended families, LGBTQ+ grandparents and grandparents raising grandchildren—all are contemporary issues affecting modern day kids. It’s so affirming to see them all represented in AgePositive ways in new picture books. Here I share four new picture books … Continue reading →

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Picture Book Review: The Most Beautiful Thing

Posted on December 18, 2020 by lindseymcd

  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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Late Bloomer guest post: Angela Verges

Posted on July 11, 2020 by lindseymcd

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. Dear Diary by author Angela Verges     Dear Diary Today … Continue reading →

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These Hands: An A is for Aging book review

Posted on April 22, 2016 by lindseymcd

  These Hands By Margaret H. Mason; illustrated by Floyd Cooper (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011; ages 6-9) “Look at these hands, Joseph. Did you know these hands used to make the ivories sing like a sparrow in springtime? Well, I … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 20, 2014 by lindseymcd

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It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw

Posted on October 3, 2013 by lindseymcd

Bill Traylor first picked up a pencil to draw at the age of 85 and people of all ages stopped to admire his drawings as he worked on the street. Award winning author Don Tate illuminates the hardscrabble life of … Continue reading →

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An Elder’s Story via Story Corps

Posted on April 1, 2013 by lindseymcd

Chinese/American grandmother, Kay Wang, only shared details of her life with great reluctance. But her tales of growing up in China and then years later, working as a Bloomingdale’s store detective in NYC, were her last precious gift to her … Continue reading →

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A Respected Elder

Posted on March 27, 2013 by lindseymcd

Crouching Tiger by Ying Chang Compestine  is the rare picture book that shows a grandfather imparting a valued skill to his young grandson. It is a quiet, contemplative book, similar to the gentle martial art of tai chi that it … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Grandma

Posted on March 13, 2013 by lindseymcd

Here Comes Grandma by Janet Lord (Henry Holt, 2005) is designed to excite the youngest children, toddlers included, about grandma’s upcoming visit. Grandma posts a letter to her grandchild and the successive pages show her on her way via different … Continue reading →

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100 Books for 100 Years

Posted on February 9, 2013 by lindseymcd

I’m meant to be reading a novel for one of the two book clubs I belong to, so naturally I’ve been reading more children’s books. I came across a colorful, creative book that details ideas for kids to celebrate their … Continue reading →

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