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Grandfather's Wrinkles

Lucy and her grandfather are the focus of this poignant and warm story that teaches that wrinkles are badges of happiness rather than signs of age. Lucy asks granddad, “why doesn't your skin fit you? It’s all crinkly,” to which he replies, “those crinkles are called wrinkles,” Each of which he got when he smiled especially big. As Lucy traces granddad’s joy-filled face, he describes his memories and shares the cause of each line—his wedding day, Lucy’s mother’s birth, precious moments from her childhood, and Lucas birth, among others. Beautiful drawings recreate each thoughtful memory, and the recollections showcase an intimate bond between the two generations.

Grandfather's Wrinkles

Lucy and her grandfather are the focus of this poignant and warm story that teaches that wrinkles are badges of happiness rather than signs of age. Lucy asks Granddad, “Why doesn't your skin fit you? It's all crinkly,” to which he replies, “Those crinkles are called wrinkles,” each of which he got when he smiled especially big. As Lucy traces Granddad's joy-filled face, he describes his memories and shares the cause of each line—his wedding day, Lucy's mother's birth, precious moments from her childhood, and Lucy's birth, among others. Beautiful drawings recreate each thoughtful memory, and the recollections showcase an intimate bond between the two generations.

Grandfathers Are Part of a Family (Our Families Ser.)

Grandpas like to teach and play. They give big hugs and lots of love. Using simple text (with an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below) and colorful photos, this book shows how important a grandpa is to every family. Back matter includes a glossary, common core questions, and much more.

Grandma and Me: A Kid's Guide for Alzheimer's & Dementia

A beautiful storybook that helps children understand their grandparent&’s challenges, written by a nurse and a psychologist. The authors of Grandma and Me have combined their years of clinical experience to create a truly engaging, yet informative book for young children on the topics of Alzheimer&’s and dementia. With beautiful artwork to capture children&’s attention, Grandma and Me provides a gentle, age-appropriate portrait of Alzheimer&’s disease in the context of a loving relationship between grandparent and grandchild—and provides tools that will help children continue to have a relationship with their loved one despite the disease. Grandma and Me addresses a difficult topic with compassion and understanding, and allows families to successfully navigate the journey ahead.

Grandma's Button Box: Sorting (Math Matters)

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. While Grandma takes her morning walk, Kelly reaches for Grandma's button box. Crash! Buttons in every size, shape, and color fly everywhere! Will Kelly and her cousins have the buttons sorted and back in the button box before Grandma's return?With engaging stories that connect math to kids&’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers&’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Sorting)

Grandma's Farm (Life on the Farm)

In this charming and nostalgia-filled companion to the best-selling picture book Grandpa&’s Tractor, a grandmother shares her fond memories of farm life.Grandma Ginny and Timmy take a trip to visit the site of the family farm, where the old house and some rickety buildings still stand. Timmy had visited with Grandpa before and learned all about his tractor, but Grandma has her own stories to tell of planting the fields, harvesting the crops, and feeding the animals. Guided by Grandma&’s farm diary and her fond memories, Timmy and Grandma tour the land and talk about what life was like back then. This heartwarming intergenerational story is perfect for grandparents to share with their grandchildren, and for those looking for a story to share about simpler times.

Grandma's Gardens

From mother-daughter team Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton comes a celebration of family, tradition and discovery, and an ode to mothers, grandmothers and the children they love.Grandma Dorothy shared her love of gardens with her daughter, Hillary, and her granddaughter, Chelsea. She taught them that gardens are magical places to learn, exciting spaces for discovery, quiet spots to spend time with family and beautiful areas to share stories and celebrate special occasions. But most of all, she taught them that in her gardens, her love grew and blossomed.In this inspiring and heartwarming mother-daughter story, Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton team up to show readers how sharing the things we love with the people we love can create powerful, everlasting bonds between generations.Praise for Grandma's Gardens:"A deeply affectionate tribute to the bounty of nature and the love of gardening." --Publishers Weekly"Filled with mindfulness, the story inspires children to reflect on family and keep memories alive." --Booklist

Grandma's Glasses (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Green #Level F, Lesson 90)

Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention Green System -- 1st Grade

Grandma's Records

Coretta Scott King and John Steptoe New Talent Award winner Eric Velasquez shines in the perfect picture book to read with grandparents. <p><p> Every summer, Eric goes to live with his grandmother in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem) while his parents work. Through the long hot days, Grandma fills her apartment with the blaring horns and conga drums of Bomba y Plena, salsa, and merengue-the music she grew up with in Puerto Rico-sharing her memories and passions with Eric. <p> But Eric sees Grandma in a new light when she gets them tickets to hear their favorite band in concert. The music sounds so different than it does at home on their scratchy records. And then the lead singer serenades Grandma right in front of the whole audience! <p> Join Eric Velasquez on a magical journey through time and across cultures, as a young boy's passion for music and art is forged by a powerful bond between generations.

Grandma, Granddad, We Want to Praise God (Families Growing In Faith Ser. #3)

Grandmother's Pigeon

Passenger pigeon hatchlings, thought to be extinct, are discovered in Grandmother's room after she departs on a voyage to Greenland

Grandmothers Are Part of a Family (Our Families Ser.)

There are many different names for a grandmother. But no matter what you call her, a grandma is a constant source of love and smiles. Beautiful photos, simple text, and an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below combined with extensive back matter (including common core questions, a glossary, index, and more) make this title a must for any family collection.

Grandpa (Into Reading, Level E #3)

NIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Lexile Measure: 150L

Grandpa Bunny (Little Golden Book)

This heartwarming Little Golden Book about family and tradition makes the perfect gift!Originally published in 1951, this vintage Little Golden Book tells the touching story of Great-Grandpa Bunny Bunny, who teaches each new generation of bunnies how to prepare for the coming spring. Featuring classic Disney illustrations and sweet, simple text, this title will delight new and old Disney fans alike!

Grandpa Cacao: A Tale Of Chocolate, From Farm To Family

As a little girl and her father bake her birthday cake together, Daddy tells the story of her Grandpa Cacao, a farmer from the Ivory Coast in West Africa. In a land where elephants roam and the air is hot and damp, Grandpa Cacao worked in his village to harvest cacao, the most important ingredient in chocolate. "Chocolate is a gift to you from Grandpa Cacao," Daddy says. "We can only enjoy chocolate treats thanks to farmers like him." Once the cake is baked, it's ready to eat, but this isn't her only birthday present. There's a special surprise waiting at the front door . . .

Grandpa Grumps (Grumps)

Daisy's Yeh-Yeh is visiting from China, and try as she might, Daisy can't get her grumpy grandpa to smile!Daisy's Yeh-Yeh is visiting for the first time from China, and Daisy is so excited to meet him! She has big plans for all the fun they'll have together, like tea parties and snow angels, but when Yeh-Yeh arrives, Daisy finds him less jolly than she imagined. Throughout the week, she tries all sorts of things to get him past his grumpiness. Will she be able to make him smile before he goes home?Kids will love this funny and heartwarming story about overcoming cultural differences and connecting across generations!

Grandpa Stops a War: A Paul Robeson Story

"It takes a man of peace to stop a war." The true story of Paul Robeson's visit to the front lines of the Spanish Civil War is a tale of courage and activism told by his granddaughter, Susan Robeson. Grandpa Paul was a world-famous actor and singer with a deep and rumbling voice, a man of peace and principle who worried about the safety of children and families living in countries at war. He wanted to use his voice to promote social justice all over the world. Though people warned Grandpa Paul that it was too dangerous, he traveled with his friend Captain Fernando to the battlefields of the Spanish Civil War to sing to the soldiers. And then something amazing happened...With gorgeous illustrations from fine artist Rod Brown, Grandpa Stops a War celebrates Paul Robeson's global activism and towering achievements, and shows readers the power of music in times of discord and war.An author's note helps readers learn more about the author's personal experience growing up in the Robeson family, and gives parents, teachers, and librarians more in-depth material to expand the reader's understanding of the war and Robeson as a champion of civil rights, global freedom, and world peace.

Grandpa and Jake

In this heartwarming intergenerational story, Grandpa Bear introduces his grandson Jake to a very special place—the library!"Let's turn the TV off," says Grandpa to Jake. "There's some place I'd like to show you... a place my Grandpa took me when I was your age." As the two of them walk through the busy town, Grandpa shares the favorite places he and his own grandpa went together . . . and Little Jake keeps guessing where they are going. The movies? The baseball park? The beach? "Not this time," says Grandpa, and has Jake close his eyes before going into . . . the library!

Grandpa and Me

NIMAC-sourced textbook

Grandpa for Sale

Writers' League of Texas Teddy Children's Book Award 2007 winner, short works2008 Storytelling World Resource Award winnerAs her Grandpa naps on the sofa, Lizzie minds the family antique store. When the extravagantly rich Mrs. Bradley Larchmont III enters the shop and begins a buying spree, she refuses to leave without bargaining for an unexpected item . . . Lizzie's Grandpa! As the stakes rise, Lizzie imagines all of the fabulous things she could buy with the money she is offered. But what fun would a sailboat, an ice cream parlor, or an amusement park be without Grandpa? Readers will enjoy the clever play between gray tones and vivid color that illustrates Lizzie's growing conflict. This farcical storyline, coupled with vibrant paintings, ultimately stresses the importance of family and friendship over material possessions and selfish, money-driven desires.

Grandpa's Third Drawer: Unlocking Holocaust Memories

Of all the places in the world, Uri really loves to be at his grandparents’ house. There he can stay up way past his bedtime and eat as many sweets from the chocolate box as he likes. There’s only one forbidden place in that house: the third drawer in Grandpa’s desk. This drawer is locked. No one ever opens it until one day when Uri finds the key to the third drawer. From that moment, nothing is ever the same.Grandpa’s Third Drawer takes up the difficult challenge of discussing the Holocaust with young children, of teaching its heritage and memory, all in a gentle and unobtrusive manner. The story of a silent grandfather unexpectedly confronted by his curious and loving grandchild is accompanied by rich illustrations that show authentic preserved objects donated by Holocaust survivors from Theresienstadt. The original Hebrew edition won the Israeli Ze’ev Prize for Children’s Literature in 2003 and won the first prize in Mits’ad Hasfarim (a nationwide survey of all schoolchildren in Israel for first to third grades) in 2003 and 2012. Grandpa’s Third Drawer is now included in Israel’s “Paths of Memory” nationwide Holocaust learning program in all schools.

Grandpa's Tractor (Life on the Farm)

Generations have fallen in love with this classic story of a grandson and grandfather whose visit to a family farm with a special tractor brings back memories. Don't miss the new companion title Grandma's Farm — now available! Grandpa Joe takes his grandson Timmy back to the site of his family&’s farm, where the old house and a ramshackle barn still stand. The visit stirs up memories for Grandpa Joe—in particular, the majesty of his own father's shiny red tractor, now rusting in the forgotten fields. An ideal gift, this picture book evokes nostalgia while demonstrating a special bond between a grandparent and grandchild.

Grandparents Day! (Step into Reading)

Celebrate grandparents with this Step 1 reader featuring the kids from Pumpkin Day!, Apple Picking Day!, Garden Day!, and Snow Day! and their family.What could be more fun than spending a whole day with Grandma and Grandpa? Brother and sister get to visit a museum, do crafts, feast on homemade brownies and watch old home movies with their very special grandparents! It's a memorable day full of laughter, good food, and love. Easy-to-follow rhyme ensures a successful reading experience, while bright, lively art brings this intergenerational story to life.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Grandude's Green Submarine

Celebrate the fun that grandparents and grandkids can get up to in this action-packed undersea adventure—a companion picture book to Paul McCartney&’s #1 New York Times bestseller Hey Grandude. Grandude&’s inventions are the stuff of legend, and his new green submarine doesn&’t disappoint. In fact, it flies as well as submerges! Grandude whisks the grandkids off on another adventure, but he and the Chillers soon find themselves in a pickle. Suddenly, it&’s Nandude to the rescue! Nandude is an explorer as courageous as Grandude, with an amazing accordion-ship to boot! Between Grandude&’s magic compass and Nandude&’s magical music, everyone arrives home safely. But not before enjoying a parade, dancing rainforest animals, and a narrow escape from a grabby octopus. This tale is perfect for little explorers and Paul McCartney fans alike! Artist Kathryn Durst returns with glorious, humor-filled illustrations that are as beautiful as ever.

Granny

NIMAC-sourced textbook