Books with author Grandpa

Even though her dad told her there is no such thing as a mythical unicorn, there is nothing that eleven-year-old Karen loves more. Is it any wonder that when she believes she has seen one, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime? Karen is a determined young girl dead set on proving her dad wrong. She follows the mythical creature's tracks through a neighbor's cornfield up to the edge of a large forest. A pack of wild dogs frighten her into dashing into the woods for her own safety, but the action causes her to get hopelessly lost. Hungry, scratched, and bruised, Karen eventually finds a clear spring-fed pond where she refreshes herself. Once again, she spies the elusive creature, and her real adventure begins.

“I’ve always wanted to catch a whopper!” Grandpa Peeps Jim Lettis, (aka Grandpa Peeps), lives in Cave Junction, Oregon, with his wife, Celia. He is a retired middle school teacher, having taught and coached for 33 years in the Sunnyvale Elementary School District, California. He is very proud of being named District Teacher of the Year in 2001. When not writing, Jim enjoys gardening, reading, photography, travel and poker. This is Grandpa Peep’s second children’s book in verse, having published The Squire and the White Dragon in 2011.

Wouldn't it be nice to go through life with a smile on your face? Collecting Thank Yous will teach you how! Follow young Austin as he learns to collect thank yous. Austin discovers that being helpful and polite will earn lots of thank yous, at home and at school with his friends! Soon, he doesn't even have to think about earning them, it comes naturally.

The Squire and the White Dragon is a bedtime story that "Grandpa Peeps" wrote specifically for his grandchildren. His friends encouraged him to publish this charming story so other children could enjoy the story as well. The tale takes place in Camelot, where Merlin and the King Arthur summon a young squire. Because of his cunning, Will the squire, is directed to rid the kingdom of the menacing White Dragon. Will sees his dreams of knighthood and a place at the Round Table as his possible reward and accepts the challenge. The story is written in verse. It is a masterful example for young readers and writers of verse.

In this updated version of the classic children's tale, the Little Red Hen faces off against a new cast of nefarious characters. Will Hillary Kitten, Teddy the Wild Turkey, Alboar, Rosie O'Doggy and the Moon Bats be able to take away the Little Red Hen's bread? Or will the traditional conservative values of self-reliance and hard work prevail once again? [Written by Grandpa Mark, with the help of Alice and Boy-boy]

What motivated the evolution from a personal BLOG to a series of children's books? With every venture into the outdoors, we find some new wonder of nature, be it from the changing seasons or the change in environment. There is always something new to find, so I elected my BLOG to share the pleasures I have absorbed from my frequent wanderings. I have recently decided to "evolve" a portion of my writings into a children's level series. Only because I believe that children need some additional prompting into the vocabulary of science and nature and their curiosity is the key to their success. With nominal help from teachers, mentors and especially parents, curiosity may have killed the cat, but it will certainly build the child. I felt that these discovered wonders should be shared with the children before the wonders pass them by. Simple but challenging reading may require some mentoring to start, but that is exactly what I meant to create. Grandpa Hill (E J)

What motivated the evolution from a personal BLOG to a series of children's books? With every venture into the outdoors, we find some new wonder of nature, be it from the changing seasons or the change in environment. There is always something new to find, so I elected my BLOG to share the pleasures I have absorbed from my frequent wanderings. I have recently decided to "evolve" a portion of my writings into a children's level series. Only because I believe that children need some additional prompting into the vocabulary of science and nature and their curiosity is the key to their success. With nominal help from teachers, mentors and especially parents, curiosity may have killed the cat, but it will certainly build the child. I felt that these discovered wonders should be shared with the children before the wonders pass them by. Simple but challenging reading may require some mentoring to start, but that is exactly what I meant to create.

This is a story set around Christmas that explains how the Müsh Mice leave candy and money to good boys and girls. It is a fun story to read any time, especially on or around Christmas Eve. The excitement is not only the gift of the book, but also the present left in the sack at the end. Please cut and slide a gift in the sack (as indicated) on the last page of the story.