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Picture Books By Topic: late-life happiness
A River of Words
Illustrated by: Melissa Sweet
Description: Biography/picture book Poets & poetry, biography, vocations, persistence Though he practiced medicine, William Carlos Williams became a recognized poet continuing well into his sixties.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: creativity, late-life career, late-life happiness, nature, older role model, perseverance, picture book bios, using life experiences, work, writing
The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma’s
Description: By the end of the week a brother and sister stop worrying about what they will do at Grandma and Grandpa's and have lots of fun. Shows the similarities between young and old.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: fears, grandparents, late-life happiness
Georgia Rises: A Day in the Life of Georgia O’Keefe
Illustrated by: Ora Eiten
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Description: A day in the life of famous artist Georgia O'Keefe as an active woman in her 90's.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: aging, art, creativity, history, late-life career, late-life happiness, nature, older role model, picture book bios, retirement, work
Goose Moon
Illustrated by: Jim Postier
Description: Grandpa and granddaughter fish, toboggan and sit by the fire as he plays guitar. He shares a tale inspired by Native American folklore of the coming Goose Moon--a sign summer is on its way.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: grandfather/granddaughter, grandparents, intergenerational, late-life happiness, nature, using life experiences
Grandfather’s Wrinkles
Illustrated by: Richard McFarland
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Description: Grandfather explains where wrinkles come from in warm and child-friendly terms.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: aging, appearances, grandfather/granddaughter, grandparents, late-life happiness, wisdom
Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trial
Illustrated by: Jennifer Thermes
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Description: At age 67, Emma Gatewood decided to go for a nice long walk . . . and ended up completing the Appalachian Trail. With just the clothes on her back and a pair of thin canvas sneakers on her feet, Grandma Gatewood hiked up ridges and down ravines, braved angry storms and witnessed breathtaking sunrises relying on the kindness of strangers. A story of true grit and girl power at any age. (Adapted from author’s website)
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: adventures, community, fears, grandmother, late-life happiness, nature, perseverance, physical challenges, picture book bios
Harry and Walter
Illustrated by: Qin Leng
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Description: Harry (4 3/4) and Walter (92 1/2) are the best of friends, until young Harry must move away. Intergenerational friendship, neighbors, community, late life happiness, wisdom
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: aging, community, intergenerational, late-life happiness, legacy, neighbors, older role model, wisdom
The Hello Goodbye Window
Illustrated by: Chris Raschka
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Description: Grandparents, family, everyday adventures, multi-cultural (bi-racial family).
Ages: 3-6
Topics: grandparents, late-life happiness, multicultural
Henri’s Scissors
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Description: Non-fiction bio of artist Henri Matisse.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: art, creativity, late-life happiness, physical challenges, picture book bios
Here Comes Grandma
Illustrated by: Julie Paschkis
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Description: An active long-distance grandma visits.
Ages: 0-3, 3-6
Topics: grandmother, late-life happiness, physically active
