Books with title My Grandfather's Stick

A rollicking, rhyming, fun rendition of a favorite folksong about a many-times recycled coat -- by the award-winning, bestselling team of Jim Aylesworth and Barbara McClintock.Sydney Taylor Award Winner"A moving tale of love and regeneration." --The New York TimesWhen my grandfather came to America he made himself a handsome coat!Then he wore it and he wore it and he wore it--until it was all worn out!So what did he do?He snipped and he clipped-- and he stitched and he sewed. . . and out of the still-good cloth of his coat--he made himself a smart jacket!How many things can Grandfather makeout of that old frayed coat?Jim Aylesworth's satisfying retelling and Barbara McClintock's heart-warming pictures celebrate the clever recycling of a beloved coat that lasts four generations -- until it becomes this story!

The award-winning team of Glyn Harper and Jenny Cooper share this poignant story about a Vietnam veteran and his relationship with his granddaughter. While the relationship is a positive one, the young girl senses her grandfather’s pain and is curious to find out the cause of it. As she innocently seeks answers, she unknowingly opens old wounds and discovers her grandfather’s sadness is a legacy of the Vietnam War and his experiences there. This is a sensitive exploration of the lingering cost of war and of the PTSD so many returned servicemen experience. Released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Khe Sanh (the Vietnam War’s longest battle), My Grandfather's War also sheds light on a war that is not always remembered in the same way that the world wars and other conflicts are. Many who served experience a sense of betrayal at the treatment they received on their return, as the conflict came to be regarded as the ‘unpopular’ war, and this is covered in a child-friendly way in a note at the back of the book.

As his grandfather's clock chimes the hours, we see glimpses of a day in the life of a little boy. The Amazon print edition comes with a full lesson plan and activities to continue learning with the characters, as well as a complimentary download of the Kindle Interactive edition that includes story narration with sound effects and music. Dedalín is a collection of predictable books written with the whole language philosophy in mind. Children exposed to these stories will greatly develop their reading, writing and oral language skills. Sharing reading experiences help children to read quickly and naturally, beginning first by reading the whole story, and then by discussing its parts. The stories in this series were written in the form of poems in continuous rhyming patterns. These patterns create a predictable familiar setting in which children feel comfortable. I know you will enjoy your children’s achievements and their awakening into the world of literature.

Memory Scrapbooks are a great way for kids and their grandparents to collect and record their shared memories. They'll spend many hours together filling in names to complete a family tree, discussing what they like to do when they're together and noting each other's likes, dislikes, talents and traits. Designed like the other books in this popular series, there are lots of places to draw, paste in photos and write. There's even a pocket at the back to hold letters and souvenirs and a die-cut space in the front cover for a special photo of grandfather and child!

In this story, Adam, a four year old boy, does not know how lucky he is until his grandfather, Jidoo Yousef, teaches him how to count his blessings. One summer day at his grandparents' home in Lebanon, Adam gets upset when his friends leave after a play date. His grandfather helps him realize how much he has by using the masbaha, a string of beads, teaching him how to count his blessings. In "My Grandfather's Masbaha," Fayad shows young readers how to value their blessings and treasure what they have through a vibrantly illustrated tale replete with invaluable life lessons. Together with Adam, they will learn the importance of family and friendship and how even the simplest things can be mean