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Books with title A walk with grandpa

  • The War with Grandpa

    Robert Kimmel Smith

    Paperback (Yearling, Sept. 1, 1984)
    Don't miss the laugh-out-loud classic about a boy who leaps into battle when he's forced to share a room with his grandfather--soon be a major motion picture in theaters October 9th and starring Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken, Jane Seymour, Rob Riggle, Cheech Marin, and Oakes Fegley! Peter is thrilled that Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves right into Peter’s room, forcing him upstairs. Peter loves his grandpa but wants his room back. He has no choice but to declare war! With the help of his friends, Peter devises outrageous plans to make Grandpa surrender the room. But Grandpa is tougher than he looks. Rather than give in, Grandpa plans to get even. They used to be such great pals. Has their war gone too far? WINNER OF TEN STATE READING AWARDSAN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE"Peter tells this story with honesty and humor....By the story's end, Peter has learned much about the causes and effects of war--and human dignity."-School Library Journal"The humor of the story derives from Peter's first-person account and from the reader's recognition of Peter's valiant effort to maintain two mutually exclusive emotions."-The Horn Book Magazine
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  • The War with Grandpa

    Robert Kimmel Smith, Nicholas Kelly, Audible Studios

    Audiobook (Audible Studios, March 11, 2009)
    Peter is thrilled that Grandpa is coming to live with the family - until he finds out that Grandpa is moving into this room. He thinks the only way he can reclaim his room is by declaring war on his grandfather. This book won the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, William Allen White Award, Tennessee Children's Choice Book Award, Parents' Choice Award, An IRA-CBC Children's Choice, Mark Twain Award, Young Hoosier Award, South Carolina Children's Book Award, Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award, and Georgia Children's Book Award.
  • The War with Grandpa

    Robert Kimmel Smith

    eBook (Yearling, June 24, 2009)
    Don't miss the laugh-out-loud classic about a boy who leaps into battle when he's forced to share a room with his grandfather--soon be a major motion picture in theaters October 9th and starring Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken, Jane Seymour, Rob Riggle, Cheech Marin, and Oakes Fegley! Peter is thrilled that Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves right into Peter’s room, forcing him upstairs. Peter loves his grandpa but wants his room back. He has no choice but to declare war! With the help of his friends, Peter devises outrageous plans to make Grandpa surrender the room. But Grandpa is tougher than he looks. Rather than give in, Grandpa plans to get even. They used to be such great pals. Has their war gone too far? WINNER OF TEN STATE READING AWARDSAN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE"Peter tells this story with honesty and humor....By the story's end, Peter has learned much about the causes and effects of war--and human dignity."-School Library Journal"The humor of the story derives from Peter's first-person account and from the reader's recognition of Peter's valiant effort to maintain two mutually exclusive emotions."-The Horn Book Magazine
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  • A Morning With Grandpa

    Sylvia Liu, Christina Forshay

    Paperback (Lee & Low Books, April 21, 2020)
    Now available in paperback: In this sweet, slice-of-life story, a curious and active Asian American girl spends the day learning tai chi from her grandfather, and in turn tries to teach him how to do yoga.Mei Mei's grandpa is practicing tai chi in the garden, and Mei Mei is eager to join in. As Gong Gong tries to teach her the slow, graceful movements, Mei Mei enthusiastically does them with her own flair. Then Mei Mei takes a turn, trying to teach Gong Gong the yoga positions she learned in school. Will Gong Gong be able to master the stretchy, bendy poses? Winner of Lee & Low's New Voices Award, A Morning with Grandpa celebrates, with lively spirit and humor, the special bond between grandparent and grandchild and the joy of learning new things together. Readers of all ages will want to try some tai chi and yoga too!
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  • A Walk With Grandpa

    Sharon Solomon, Pamela Barcita

    Paperback (Raven Tree Press,Csi, May 16, 2010)
    A simple walk in the woods becomes so much more. As Daniela and her grandfather stroll through a peaceful woodland setting, they enjoy the beautiful day and each other's company. By playing a word game as they walk, they begin to express just how much they mean to each other. The sentiment and love expressed in this story will bring back fond memories for adults and inspire children, as well. Children may want to create their own special language and bond with their extended families after listening to or reading about Daniela and her grandpa.
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  • Tea with Grandpa

    Barney Saltzberg

    Hardcover (Roaring Brook Press, April 15, 2014)
    Spending time with Grandpa is always fun.Singling, laughing, eating, and playing.And when it's time to say goodbye,It won't be for long because He's never too far away to have tea.In this sweetly simple, rhyming picture book by acclaimed author/artist Barney Saltzberg, a little girl tells us about her daily tea ritual with her grandfather where they sing and laugh and clink their teacups with the help of their computers and a video chat. A Neal Porter Book
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  • A Walk With Grandpa

    Sharon Solomon, Pamela Barcita

    eBook (Raven Tree Press, Sept. 20, 2012)
    A simple walk in the woods becomes so much more. As Daniela and her grandfather stroll through a peaceful woodland setting, they enjoy the beautiful day and each other's company. By playing a word game as they walk, they begin to express just how much they mean to each other. The sentiment and love expressed in this story will bring back fond memories for adults and inspire children, as well. Children may want to create their own special language and bond with their extended families after listening to or reading about Daniela and her grandpa.A Walk With Grandpa is a Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient.
  • A walk with grandpa

    Helen Frances Stanley, Irma Wilde, George Wilde

    Hardcover (Rand McNally, March 15, 1967)
    Small children's book.
  • Walk With Grandpa

    Sharon Solomon, Pamela Barcita

    Hardcover (Raven Tree Press,Csi, May 16, 2009)
    Ella and her grandfather find a peaceful walk in the woods leads to so much more. They express just how much they mean to each other by a simple word game they play together.
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  • A Walk with Grandma

    Sharon Solomon, Dan Bridy

    language (AimHi Press, July 24, 2019)
    Hanging out with Grandma is one of life's joys.Grandma's love, tasty cooking, and wonderful stories are what we share with our children.Is it animal, vegetable or mineral?A Walk with Grandma brings back a favorite game with a story that will become a family treasure.Alex couldn't wait to show Grandma the new game he learned in school. Children, parents, and teachers will love sharing this sequel to the award-winning A Walk with Grandpa, filled with delightful illustrations by Dan Bridy. Play along and discover the animals, vegetables, and minerals in your neighborhood while enjoying a walk with Grandma. What better way to pass time with children? Reading and playing!Download A Walk with Grandma now and join the fun."Children and adults will be delighted by this story about a boy and his grandmother playing a guessing game while on a walk... shows how learning can be a fun part of everyday life." - Carol A. Cole, Author of The Penguin Lady"A Walk with Grandma is a wonderful children's picture book. Alex is excited when grandma comes to visit. They take a walk and he teaches Grandma a new game. The book not only shows the love between a grandmother and her grandson, but teaches a game that all can play. This is a must read for grandparents, parents, and children." - Paula Feuerstein, author of Crackle. Chirp. Chirp."A great read-aloud or early reading book. It encourages the use of language skills in a joyful way, while showing a close bond between a grandson and his grandmother." - Janis L. Silverman, Author of Help Me Say Goodbye and Imagine That! Imagery Stories and Activities to Help Young People Learn to Improve Their Behavioral Self-Control"What child doesn't like guessing games? On his walk with Grandma, Alex guesses what is animal, vegetable, or mineral with a little surprise by Grandma. Young kids will be engrossed with this fun book by Sharon K. Solomon." - D. H. Timpko, author of The Firma Twins Adventure Series
  • A Walk with Grandma

    Sharon K Solomon, Dan Bridy

    Paperback (AimHi Press, July 23, 2019)
    Is it animal, vegetable or mineral?A Walk with Grandma brings back a favorite game with a story that will become a family treasure.Alex couldn't wait to show Grandma the new game he learned in school. Children, parents, and teachers will love sharing this sequel to the award-winning, A Walk with Grandpa, with delightful illustrations by Dan Bridy. Play along and discover the animals, vegetables, and minerals in your neighborhood while enjoying A Walk with Grandma. "Children and adults will be delighted by this story about a boy and his grandmother playing a guessing game while on a walk... shows how learning can be a fun part of everyday life" - Carol A. Cole, Author of The Penguin Lady"A Walk with Grandma" is a wonderful children's picture book. Alex is excited when grandma comes to visit. They take a walk and he teaches Grandma a new game. The book not only shows the love between a grandmother and her grandson, but teaches a game that all can play. This is a must read for grandparents, parents, and children. - Paula Feuerstein, author of "Crackle. Chirp. Chirp.""A great read-aloud or early reading book. It encourages the use of language skills in a joyful way, while showing a close bond between a grandson and his grandmother." - Janis L. Silverman, Author of Help Me Say Goodbye and Imagine That! Imagery Stories and Activities to Help Young People Learn to Improve Their Behavioral Self-ControlWhat child doesn't like guessing games? On his walk with Grandma, Alex guesses what is animal, vegetable, or mineral with a little surprise by Grandma. Young kids will be engrossed with this fun book by Sharon K. Solomon. --D. H. Timpko, author, The Firma Twins Adventure Series
  • The War with Grandpa

    Robert Kimmel Smith, Richard Lauter

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Sept. 1, 1984)
    Peter thinks the only way he can reclaim his room is by declaring war on his grandfather."Captures the anger and frustration that accompanies a child's inability to control his life."-- "School Library Journal." Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, William Allen White Award, Tennessee Children's Choice Book Award, Parents' Choice Award, An IRA-CBC Children's Choice, Mark Twain Award, Young Hoosier Award, South Carolina Children's Book Award, Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award, Georgia Children's Book Award.
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