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Picture Books By Topic: older role model
Albert the Fix-It Man
Illustrated by: Julie Paschkis
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Description: Elder valued in community, neighborliness, active older man
Ages: 3-6
Topics: community, intergenerational, making a difference, neighbors, older role model, retirement, volunteerism, work
A Plan for the People: Nelson Mandela’s Hope for His Nation
Illustrated by: Charly Palmer
Description: Palmer’s powerful paintings complement this inspiring story of sacrifice and loss, devotion and learning, and patience and hard work. McDivitt and Palmer deftly chronicle the ongoing global fight against racism; Mandela’s journey makes for a powerful reminder of the ability to change. (Description from School Library Journal. Starred review)
Ages: 6-9
Topics: Activism, history, late-life career, legacy, making a difference, men, multicultural, older role model, perseverance, picture book bios, racism, using life experiences, wisdom, work
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: 6-9
Topics: creativity, late-life career, late-life happiness, nature, older role model, perseverance, picture book bios, using life experiences, work, writing
Be the Change: A Grandfather Gandhi Story
Illustrated by: Evan Turk
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Description: t Grandfather Gandhi’s service village, each day is filled, from sunrise to sunset, with work that is done for the good of all. The villagers vow to live simply and non-violently. Arun Gandhi tries very hard to follow these vows, but he struggles with one of the most important rules: not to waste. (from website Grandfather Gandhi.)
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: Activism, community, family heritage, fears, grandfather/grandson, legacy, making a difference, multicultural, neighbors, older role model
Big Moon Tortilla
Illustrated by: Dyanne Strongbow
Description: Grandparents, multicultural (Native Am.), bad days After Marta has had a bad day, her grandmother shares some comforting words of advice. Out of print
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: grandmother/granddaughter, intergenerational, multicultural, older role model, using life experiences, wisdom
Big Papa and the Time Machine
Illustrated by: Shane W. Evans
Description: A journey into African American history: When a little boy is afraid to go to school, his grandfather, Big Papa, takes him away in his time machine—a 1952 Ford—to the times he was scared of something life handed him. That’s called being brave Big Papa says. (Description from Bookshop.org)
Ages: 6-9
Topics: African-American, family heritage, fears, grandfather/grandson, grandparents, history, intergenerational, men, multicultural, older role model, racism, using life experiences
Gabby and Grandma Go Green
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Description: Grandparents, environment, recycling, activities, crafts.
Ages: 0-3, 3-6
Topics: creativity, grandmother, grandmother/granddaughter, making a difference, nature, older role model
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
Grandfather Gandhi
Illustrated by: Evan Turk
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Description: Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson tells the story of how his grandfather taught him to turn darkness into light in this uniquely personal and vibrantly illustrated tale that carries a message of peace.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: Activism, family heritage, fears, grandfather/grandson, legacy, making a difference, multicultural, older role model, picture book bios, using life experiences, wisdom
Grandma in Blue with Red Hat
Illustrated by: Harry Bliss
Description: When a young boy learns about what makes art special--sometimes it's beautiful, sometimes it's funny, sometimes it tells a story--he realizes that these same characteristics are what make his grandmother special, too. As a result, he finds the inspiration to create his own masterpiece that's one of a kind. (Description-- Abrams Books)
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: art, creativity, grandmother/grandson, legacy, older role model, schools, using life experiences
