| Author | : Lane Smith |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 49 |
| Release | : 2011-08-30 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1596436077 |
A child explores the ordinary life of his extraordinary great-grandfather, as expressed in his topiary garden.
Grandpa's Garden
| Author | : Stella Fry |
| Publisher | : Barefoot Books |
| Total Pages | : 43 |
| Release | : 2018-09-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1782854800 |
This beautifully told story follows Billy from early spring to late summer as he helps his grandpa on his vegetable patch. They dig the hard ground, sow rows of seeds, and keep them watered and safe from slugs. When harvest time arrives they can pick all the vegetables and fruit they have grown. Children will be drawn in by the poetry of the language and the warm illustrations, while also catching the excitement of watching things grow! Includes educational endnotes on gardening throughout the year.
Grandpa Cacao
| Author | : Elizabeth Zunon |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 39 |
| Release | : 2019-05-21 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1681196417 |
This beautifully illustrated story connects past and present as a girl bakes a chocolate cake with her father and learns about her grandfather harvesting cacao beans in West Africa. Chocolate is the perfect treat, everywhere! 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 and Thomas and the Green Umbrella
| Author | : Pamela Allen |
| Publisher | : Picture Puffin |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Children's stories |
| ISBN | : 9780143503682 |
This beautiful picture book for the very young follows on from the CBC Award-winning Grandpa and Thomas and again depicts the special relationship between grandchild and grandfather. This time, when Grandpa and Thomas go to the beach they swim, picnic, slide down the sand-dunes and build a sand-car. Then the weather turns stormy and the two shelter in the car, under the green umbrella, until the storm passes.Pamela Allen's picture books are ideal for showing students how rhythm, repetition and humour can be used to create a successful and engaging text. It is wonderful to share and read aloud with very small children, as the words encourage their active participation.
What's Happening to Grandpa?
| Author | : Maria Shriver |
| Publisher | : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Total Pages | : 43 |
| Release | : 2008-11-16 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0316049212 |
Kate has always adored her grandpa's storytelling - but lately he's been repeating the same stories again and again. One day, he even forgets Kate's name. Her mother's patient explanations open Kate's eyes to what so many of the elderly must confront: Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss. Determined to support her grandfather, Kate explores ways to help him - and herself - cope by creating a photo album of their times together, memories that will remain in their hearts forever.
Grandpa's Tractor
| Author | : Michael Garland |
| Publisher | : Astra Publishing House |
| Total Pages | : 34 |
| Release | : 2020-09-08 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1635924332 |
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.
Grandpa Comes to First Grade
| Author | : Robertson |
| Publisher | : Carson-Dellosa Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 28 |
| Release | : 2011-08-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1612367178 |
Featuring 24 pages of colorful illustrations with a fictional story and supporting vocabulary, Grandpa Comes to First Grade introduces young readers to punctuation, sight words, and reading comprehension skills. Little Birdie Books provide a fun, informative way to approach essential educational skills. These age-appropriate readers engage early learners by using simple language and appealing topics while also featuring helpful sections like Words to Know Before You Read, Comprehension & Extension activities, and more.
The Grandpa Tree
| Author | : Mike Donahue |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 27 |
| Release | : 2001-05-23 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1461745403 |
The elementary tale of the life cycle of a tree, from its beginnings as a sapling to its demise on the forest floor, where it decomposes and becomes "a home for rabbits, and food for flowers", is also a life lesson for people. In this enhanced version, enjoy read-along, some fun animations, and a coloring page!
The Grandpa Book
| Author | : Todd Parr |
| Publisher | : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Total Pages | : 66 |
| Release | : 2008-12-14 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0316054569 |
Presents the different ways grandfathers show their grandchildren love, from putting extra marshmallows in hot chocolate to sending cards and telling stories.
