Books with title Gus And Grandpa

The ninth book in this beloved seriesGus goes fishing for the first time. Mommy can't help him because she doesn’t fish, and Daddy is completely absorbed in his fancy new fishing gear. Fortunately, Grandpa is there. Grandpa shows Gus how to cast, but Gus gets all tangled up in the line. When he masters casting and lands the lure in the water, nothing bites. Finally he feels something – it gets away. "I want to catch a fish," Gus tells Grandpa. "Keep trying," says Grandpa. "We know they’re out there."As always, Grandpa gently points Gus in the right direction and Gus finds the way in yet another story, illustrated with watercolor paintings that “reflect the sunny warmth of loving connections passed across generations” (Booklist)

A young boy and his grandfather go on a walk through town passing many different places in the community. They walk past places such as the book store and the park. Playful illustrations and large font create a fun, engaging read for young readers.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

Nothing is better than a hike with Grandpa through the woods! Where will you go? What will you see? There are so many places to explore and animals to discover. Written and illustrated by the same author of "Autumn is Here" and the other seasons books, Grandpa and Me promises to bring delight to young readers, teachers, parents, and grandparents alike. Stunning watercolor illustrations paired with whimsical rhymes take you on a journey of memory making and family time that will be sure to create memories for your family too. Happy reading!

What does 12-year-old Sarah McDermott do when her mean uncle Frank threatens to commit her beloved grandpa to the County Nursing Home? She decides to "kidnap" Grandpa, with the help of her friend Joey, and take him to Chicago to find a doctor who will declare him competent. Granted, Grandpa has been doing some strange things since his stroke, but Sarah is convinced he is getting better.The plan is set into motion, and what follows is a wildly hazardous and hilarious 180-mile odyssey from the family farm to Chicago over back roads in an ancient Model-A truck with Joey at the wheel. Joey's observation that Sarah is "always making things sound so simple, and they hardly never end up that way" turns out to be true.

Maggie Sullivan is a sweet and precocious young girl growing up in Michigan in the 1980s, who discovers through this 10-book series, that she has some very interesting abilities."All of the Maggie Sullivan books involve things which I, as a child (and probably most pre-teen children), dreamed about being able to do or be." ~ Laurie Lesser HodgsonIn Book 8 of the Maggie Sullivan Series, Maggie deals with the death of her grandfather, and must help her grandmother unravel the mystery surrounding his unfinished business.

The sixth book about this "perfect team." -- School Library JournalShow-and-tell was a breeze in first grade, when Gus brought to school baseball cards and a plastic rattlesnake and a super-duper flashlight. Now, in second grade, he's stumped. And wouldn't you know it, rival Ryan Mason outshines him every time. When Gus brings a picture of a beaver lodge for his natural-habitat project, Ryan brings a huge, homemade model of a beaver lodge. When Gus brings a balloon for his solid, liquid, or gas, Ryan makes gas out of vinegar and baking soda. Will Ryan's show-and-tell for Colorado history also be superior to Gus's? No way -- not when Gus decides that his show-and-tell will be Grandpa, the best representative ever of Colorado history, and the best grandpa, bar none. Once again, Claudia Mills and Catherine Stock reveal the riches of "one of the nicest intergenerational relationships" (The Horn Book).