Books with title Grandfather's Cake

Raydeen, nine years old, thinks her Grampa Grimly is the meanest man in the world. When he moves into her house, Raydeen must move out of her room. When she gives him her favorite peacock feather, he doesn't even thank her. Worse yet, he won't come to school for Grandfather's Day. Then Raydeen learns the truth about Grampa Grimly: The sad man is grieving for his recently departed wife. Maybe Raydeen can make him happy again. Here is a warm and deeply felt story of a spirited young girl determined to mend her grandfather's broken heart.

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When Charley's grandfather died, his old houseboat comes to the family marina on Kent Island, Maryland. Dad is angry at the condition of the boat and the fact that his father has squandered his jewel collection. Charley finds more than memories onboard the houseboat. When the spirit of Grandfather appears and asks him to retrieve three items, Charley complies, even though he doesn’t know the worth or meaning of his mission. What he uncovers is surprising proof of the depth of Grandfather’s secret. Middle grades–ages 8-12.

The Vietnam war is over, and Grandfather and young Nam dream that the new dikes will restore the wetlands, bringing home the beautiful cranes that once filled the winter sky. But other villagers think that growing rice is a more practical use for the land. "This is a beautiful book with many layers of meaning and an important message. The simple illustrations...are lovely and appealing."--School Library Journal.