Books with title She's My Grandmother...

One of America's favorite African-American storytellers remembers her childhood in tender, unforgettable new stories. Jackie Torrence, a frequent headliner at the National Storytelling Festival, is known to audiences nationwide as The Story Lady. She has performed at The Kennedy Center, Wolftrap, Colonial Williamsburg, the International Children's Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, and at Lincoln Center. You'll hear: "My Grandmother's Treasure", "The Big Cotton Patch", "Miss Maetroy's Flower Bed", "The Strawberry Pie", "My Granddaddy's Haint", and "The Funeral".

Welcome to the world of a happy 3-year-old and his family. Joey is especially lucky because Mom-Mom (his grandmother) has just moved into his family's home, into a small apartment that they were able to prepare for her. Now he can visit with her every single day! She's My Grandmother… shares the fun activities of a child and his grandmother and many of their happy moments, holidays, celebrations, and daily family occurrences. As time passes, it becomes apparent that Mom-Mom has Alzheimer's disease, which adds a strain to his family's life. Joey's visits continue but he is regularly confronted with statements and situations that are confusing and different from what he is used to. Even after Mom-Mom moves into a nursing home and Joey is 9, the iron bond of love that is reserved for children and their grandmothers continues. One day after an adventuresome visit to the nursing home, Joey made a statement to his Mom that gave her a flood of understanding about his feelings and his view of life. What she thought was a bad experience was not the way her child perceived the same experience.This book was written as a juvenile nonfiction book in story form, but its message impacts all ages of reader. It presents a child's pure love for his grandmother that is untouched or changed by adversity. The hope is that it will uplift the hearts of those reading it, remind them of the beauty of the pure love of a child, and encourage those experiencing a dark moment in life to try to find the blessings that are there.

An enthusiastic ode to free spirits of all generations.Who says grandmothers have to wear tidy buns and be relegated to rocking chairs? In lilting rhyme and sunny psychedelic colors, Reeve Lindbergh and Abby Carter introduce the most vibrant, tie-dyed grandmother ever to dance her way across a picture book - together with her cat named Woodstock, her guitar-strumming boyfriend, her organic garden, and her very proud granddaughter. Flower power forever!

Set in Sudan and tells the story of modern technology replacing traditional ways, and ultimately the wisdom of combining the old and the new. It’s based on a true event, and shares the universal theme of “Don’t mess with my grandmother”, and family loyalty. A delightful story about keeping old traditions while accepting those that are new. The people of a Sudanese village are excited about a shiny new water pump. Never again will they have to use old methods for getting water-or so they think. Fatima’s grandmother, however, remembers how people relied on storing water in the baobab trees in the past, and she is determined to prepare her tree before the rains come, despite the ridicule of her neighbors. Then, one day, the pump breaks and the villagers appreciate the old woman’s caution. The well-written story generates a warm feeling as Fatima’s grandmother speaks of the olden days and her granddaughter is able to learn and appreciate the ways of her elders. The impressionistic oil paintings are vivid and detailed, greatly enhancing the story. A wonderful book to bring generations together or to learn about different cultures.

Descended from fairies? At first, it sounds unbelievable to 9-year-old Kaitlin, but according to her grandmother Viola, it's true. Soon, Viola begins telling Kaitlin stories of her family's fairy past, and in spite of Kaitlin's initial reluctance to visit her grandmother, she finds herself being drawn into the stories. But as Kaitlin learns more about her family, Kaitlin's mother becomes increasingly concerned about Viola's mental health. Good thing Kaitlin knows better! She believes her fairy grandmother isn't crazy, and that her stories of elegant castles, evil counts, and exciting escapades are all true! From the author of Spare Change, this enchanting tale will delight children, teens, and parents alike. Read My Fairy Grandmother and learn for yourself how a good story can bring a whole family together.

Set in Sudan and tells the story of modern technology replacing traditional ways, and ultimately the wisdom of combining the old and the new. It’s based on a true event, and shares the universal theme of “Don’t mess with my grandmother”, and family loyalty. A delightful story about keeping old traditions while accepting those that are new. The people of a Sudanese village are excited about a shiny new water pump. Never again will they have to use old methods for getting water-or so they think. Fatima’s grandmother, however, remembers how people relied on storing water in the baobab trees in the past, and she is determined to prepare her tree before the rains come, despite the ridicule of her neighbors. Then, one day, the pump breaks and the villagers appreciate the old woman’s caution. The well-written story generates a warm feeling as Fatima’s grandmother speaks of the olden days and her granddaughter is able to learn and appreciate the ways of her elders. The impressionistic oil paintings are vivid and detailed, greatly enhancing the story. A wonderful book to bring generations together or to learn about different cultures.

Welcome to the world of a happy 3-year-old and his family. Joey is especially lucky because Mom-Mom (his grandmother) has just moved into his family's home, into a small apartment that they were able to prepare for her. Now he can visit with her every single day! She's My Grandmother... shares the fun activities of a child and his grandmother and many of their happy moments, holidays, celebrations, and daily family occurrences. As time passes, it becomes apparent that Mom-Mom has Alzheimer's disease, which adds a strain to his family's life. Joey's visits continue but he is regularly confronted with statements and situations that are confusing and different from what he is used to. Even after Mom-Mom moves into a nursing home and Joey is 9, the iron bond of love that is reserved for children and their grandmothers continues. One day after an adventuresome visit to the nursing home, Joey made a statement to his Mom that gave her a flood of understanding about his feelings and his view of life. What she thought was a bad experience was not the way her child perceived the same experience. This book was written as a juvenile nonfiction book in story form, but its message impacts all ages of reader. It presents a child's pure love for his grandmother that is untouched or changed by adversity. The hope is that it will uplift the hearts of those reading it, remind them of the beauty of the pure love of a child, and encourage those experiencing a dark moment in life to try to find the blessings that are there.

Grandmother has a clock, of course, but she doesn’t use it to tell time. “I have so many other clocks,” she says. A heartbeat, the blink of an eye, reading the newspaper, the length of shadows, the smell of baking, birdsong, birthdays, the moon. . . . Everything in and around us speaks eloquently of the passage of time. And so does this lyrical, moving text, warmed by dreamy illustrations that perfectly capture the affection between grandparents and grandchild. An inspired discussion starter and a beautiful gift book, My Grandmother’s Clock is an exceptional collaboration of two remarkable talents.

Ava loves her grandmother, but she is struggling to understand why her grandmother seems so different now. Ava learns about dementia and about grandmother's past as she gets to know and love, even more, her new grandmother.Troy says, "I decided to share our story, influenced by my experience with my mom, to encourage others, those of you who may be on your own journey with your loved ones. I hope this book will inspire children and adults to embrace the changes caused by dementia, and create new memories with your special family members as well!Visit the National Institute on Aging for more information on dementia.

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 grandmother and child!