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Author
Series
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
1999.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Gus doesn't want to give up the training wheels on his bike, even for a new five-speed bicycle, until Grandpa helps him learn how to get along without them.
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, music ; 29 cm
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Aston's granddad Harry plays the trumpet in a brass band, while Grandad Roy plays the steel drum in a steel band. But only one band can play at Aston's summer fair at school ... Which band should Aston choose? Or can he find a way to bring everyone together?"--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
A little boy provides instructions for properly babysitting one's grandfather, such as offering him tasty treats and entertaining him with special games.
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
29 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
A grandfather and his grandson enjoy sharing knock-knock jokes, playing games, hot chocolate, watching movies, reading books, playing baseball and just spending time together.
11) Tom
Author
Publisher
Putnam's
Pub. Date
[1993]
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Aside from having the same name, Tommy and his grandfather Tom share a sense of humor.
Author
Series
Language
English
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Formats
Description
The moptop siblings Charlie and Mouse are back, this time spending quality time with their visiting grandfather, Grumpy. In four chapters, the brothers compare notes on getting "bigger" and the merits of being "medium"; inform Grumpy of the finer points of the proper pounce; enjoy Grumpy Night while their parents go on a date; and, at their visit's end, give the man a sweet and tender send-off. These boys are best buds, and Grumpy engages with them...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Isaac is excited about having a sleepover at Grandpop's house, but he's a little nervous about being away from home for the first time. Luckily, his knowing Grandpop tells him it's not quite time to go to bed yet, first, he needs Isaac's help in putting the house to bed. Quietly and slowly, they move from room to room, turning out lights and pulling down shades, as Grandpop gently explains the nighttime sounds that Isaac finds unfamiliar. Now it's...
16) Grandpa's quilt
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Three children remake their grandpa's quilt so it will fit him better.
Author
Series
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
[2002]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Second-grader Gus wants a store-bought Halloween costume to wear to school, but because he knows his parents do not believe in buying costumes, he turns to his grandfather for help.
20) Hey Grandude!
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Grandude brightens a dreary weekend for his visiting grandchildren, Lucy, Tom, Em, and Bob, by using his magic compass and postcards to take them on adventures around the world.
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