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Every morning, a young girl walks her grandmother to the Aajibaichi Shala, the school that was built for the grandmothers in her village to have a place to learn to read and write. The narrator beams with pride as she drops her grandmother off with the other aajis to practice the alphabet and learn simple arithmetic. A moving story about family, women and the power of education-when Aaji learns to spell her name you'll want to dance along with her. ...
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Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai. Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai, and the space between them seems immense until a familiar lullaby, shared through screen time, brings them together again.
This is a poignant family story about immigration, grandparent-grandchild connections, and the ties that bind. Evocative, digital illustrations beautifully...
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Every grandma knows that her love for her grandchildren can span great distances! So when Grandma heads out on an adventure of her own, she stays in touch with her grandchild through a series of sweet letters and memories. Grandchild follows Grandma through her notes until Grandma finally returns home--and opens up Camp Grandma for a visit full of fun, grandma snuggles, and games. This tender story from the author and illustrator team behind Grandma...
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When Ethan has to interview his grandfather for a school project, he learns what kinds of things children did for fun in the past. As his grandfather recounts what sports, games, and books he liked as a child, Ethan finds out what sort of things are similar and different between childhood of today and childhood of years past. Even though many things are different today, such as television and computers, Ethan learns that there are many things that...
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Adapted from the classic book by Johanna Spyri, this historical fiction book retells the classic story of Heidi. A student who forgot to complete her reading assignment texts back and forth with a friend as she reads Heidi. Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. This hi-lo reader is perfect for students...
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Turn the bad jokes back on dad with this seriously silly joke book! Dads have been embarrassing their kids for decades with goofy and groan-worthy jokes, and now it's their children's turn! In this hilarious new joke book, kids can out-dad-joke their dads and even learn how to write some of their own. Filled with over 350 silly jokes about school, sports, animals, and more, Dad Jokes for Kids will have young readers rolling on the floor with laughter!...
8) Vous saviez que ma maman est genial? Did you know my mom is awesome? (French English Bilingual Ch
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French English Bilingual Childrens Book-perfect for kid studying English or French as their second language.
Dans cette histoire émouvante, une petite fille raconte pourquoi sa maman est géniale. Nous la voyons évoluer dans sa journée, en portant sa maman dans son cœur.
In this touching bedtime story, a little girl describes why her Mom is awesome. We see her going through her day, carrying the warmest feeling about her mother.
Maman sait...
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This heartwarming story explores the special bond between a grandmother and her grandchild, and the invaluable lessons that both can learn from each other. Mark is a curious young boy who delights in spending time with his beloved grandma, asking her questions and relishing in her company. In turn, his grandma is thrilled to share her wisdom and experiences with him.
Follow their adventures together as they embark on exciting journeys and discover...
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Yosser's having a worrying summer. Her family's shop is struggling and Auntie Shabnam is coming to stay to sort things out. Which means Yosser has to share a room with Nani! And while Yosser is desperately jealous of all her friend Kylie's pets, Kylie's family are not without problems either. Her mum is about to turn 40 and her big brother Sniper is behaving very suspiciously indeed.
And when Yosser discovers a mysterious box among Nani's things,...
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Spending time with grandparents is a great way to learn new things. In this delightful book, a young boy enjoys a day of adventure with his grandpa. From painting to cleaning, there are lessons to be found in daily activities. Bright illustrations paired with accessible text will engage both beginning readers and young listeners, while close picture-text correlation help develop reading comprehension skills. This fun book is sure to be a popular addition...
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To Kate and Dan, Grandpa's pond looks big enough to be a lake-so the fun at the pond is also big and amazing! While following Grandpa's safety rules, Dan, Kate, and their cousins enjoy taking turns paddle boating and kayaking on the pond and riding four-wheelers near the pond. They learn about fly-fishing and homemade flies. They also engage in the wise conservation practice of catching and releasing the fish they are not going to eat. The picnic...
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The Royal Family Just Got a Little Bigger....
My name's Baily King and I've always considered myself different-liking dead roses, cemeteries, reading fully clothed in the bathtub, and howling at the moon whilst dancing naked under it. But, when my grandma, a woman I scarcely remember, comes for a visit, she opens her mouth and my weird world crashes down all over my combat-booted feet.
See, dear Gram is dying and wishes for me to accept my royal...
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Grammy Pammy love one grandkid more than the others? Does she adore Joshua the most? Or Alyssa? Or Brady? Experience the special relationship each grandchild has with Grammy, and see if you can predict who Grammy really likes the best. And learn how Mitchell the Dog fits into the mix. Grammy Likes Me Best is a delightful family book that makes every reader say, "Yep, I know my grandma likes me best."
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A community is a group of people living or working together, and a family is a group of people who take care of each other. Through this relatable and informative book, readers will understand what it means to be part of a family community. The age-appropriate language imparts the principles of community while engaging readers by providing accessible real-world examples of how children can participate and contribute to their family community.
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This whimsical tale was, inspired by Gianna Vorsheck when she said she knew what would make her grandma really happy...if she lived right next door!
Together with her brother, John III, and Grandma, they contrived and wrote about all of the ways that they might get there. This delightful story, evolved from their imaginations and creativity, and tells of the remarkable love, between grandchildren and their grandma. It is a book for all ages and just...
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Leah and Dexter are brother and sister but they don't always get along. But despite their sibling rivalry, they realize that being together as a family is a special gift. A gift not everyone is lucky enough to have.
In fact, their elderly neighbor lives alone. Did she feel lonely, they wondered? The wheels started to turn in their heads. What could they do to cheer her up?
Will Leah and Dexter learn to put their differences aside and join forces...
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When your parents are out of town for the day, you make plans with Grandma, or Maw-Maw as it's known in the South. Although she is the adult, sometimes it feels like you're the babysitter because she is silly and does all the childlike things with you. Hopefully, you can keep her entertained all day because that's part of the job.
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