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Picture Books By Topic: using life experiences
A Little at a Time
Illustrated by: Paul Tong
Description: A young boy visits his grandfather in the city and asks many questions like "how did that tree get so tall" and "how did you get so smart Grandpa." He answers patiently, along with "a little at a time."
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: cities, grandfather/grandson, grandparents, intergenerational, using life experiences
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
Aunt Flossie’s Hats (& Crab Cakes later)
Illustrated by: James Ransome
Description: Families, family stories, hats. When they visit their favorite relative, Sara and Susan enjoy her collection of hats and stories and share crab cakes.
Ages: 3-6
Topics: African-American, extended family, family heritage, history, intergenerational, multicultural, using life experiences
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
The Doorbell Rang
Description: Grandparents, families, sharing, math concepts, baking – cookies. Out of Print. Grandma saves the day just when it seems that there aren’t enough cookies for Victoria and Sam to share as unexpected guests drop in.
Ages: 3-6
Topics: grandmother, grandparents, intergenerational, math, using life experiences
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 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
Hot Hot Roti for Dadi-ji
Illustrated by: Keri Min
Description: Grandparents, families, food, multi-cultural – India. Aneel’s active grandparents bring stories, special foods, and fun with them from India.
Ages: 3-6
Topics: family heritage, grandfather/grandson, multicultural, stories, using life experiences
It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw
Illustrated by: R. Gregory Christie
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Description: Picture book bio of the acclaimed American folk artist who only begins drawing at age 85.
Ages: 3-6
Topics: art, creativity, multicultural, picture book bios, slavery, using life experiences
