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401) Grandpa hugs
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Rhyming text celebrates all the fun things that children do with their grandfathers, including sharing treats, going fishing, and reading books together.
402) Keeper of wild words
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Mimi is a writer and when she finds that some of her favorite words for natural things, such as wren, violet, and dandelion, are disappearing she appoints her granddaughter, Brooke, as the keeper of wild words, and shows her how to bring them to life by knowing, appreciating, and using the things they stand for.
403) I love you, Grandma
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"There are so many things Little Bear loves about Grandma. Her stories, songs, hugs, and kisses ... but most of all, the wonderful time they spend together! A warm celebration of the special bond between a child and his or her grandma"--Page [4] of cover.
404) The old boat
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The creators of The Old Truck set sail with an old boat and an evocative, intricately crafted exploration of home and family. Off a small island, an old boat sets sail and a young boy finds home. Together, boy and boat ride the shifting tides, catching wants and wishes until fate calls for a sea change. Brothers and collaborators Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey's newest picture book is a masterfully crafted celebration of the natural world and tribute...
405) Ahiahia the orphan
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"After his parents are brutally murdered, Ahiahia is raised by his grandmother in a camp surrounded by enemies. His grandmother knows that eventually the camp will turn on Ahiahia, just as it did his parents, so she chants a protection chant over the clothing that she lovingly sews for him, over the amulet and necklace she gives him, even over the dog that is his companion. When he is attacked, Ahiahia must use his agility, hunting skills, and the...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
Unabridged.
Language
English
Description
"Sixth-grader Merci Suarez doesn't have a big house or take fancy vacations like the other kids at Seaward Pines Academy. She's a scholarship student who lives with her extended family in three little houses they call Las Casitas. But everything feels different this year -- and not just at school, where queen bee Edna Santos has set her sights on Merci's school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Michael Clark. At home, Merci's beloved grandfather, Lolo, has...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Gigi can't wait for her Ojiji--Japanese grandpa--to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family dog, new tricks. But her plans don't work out quite the way she'd hoped. And her grandpa doesn't seem to like Roscoe. Will Gigi find a way to connect with her Ojiji? This exciting new I Can Read series is brought to you by author-illustrator Melissa Iwai, whose popular books include...
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Unabridged.
Language
English
Description
Chair for my mother: A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire.
Something special for me: Rosa has difficulty choosing a special birthday present to buy with the coins her mother and grandmother have saved, until she hears a man playing beautiful music on an accordion.
Music, music for everyone: Rosa plays her accordion with her friends in the Oak Street...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Kate can't wait to attend an elite girls' hockey camp in Denver and go up some of the best players from around the world. But then Mom says Kate has to stay with her grandma in Denver, who doesn't care about Kate's hockey dreams at all. And two players at the camp have it in for Kate both on and off the ice. Toss in her tough-as-nails coach and a huge family secret, and Kate's perfect summer isn't turning out quite like she planned"--Back cover.
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Llama Llama and mama have some stories to tell. Save the drama for your llama mama! The popular collection of stories continues with a tale about the relationship between Llama Llama and Mama Llama. Why is Llama Llama mad at mama? You'll have to listen to find out! Teaches kids about rhyming, emotions, and strengthening family bonds.."--Tonie website.
"The Toniebox comes to life when paired with our whimsical collection of Tonies: hand-painted characters...
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