Download or read book Grandma Gatewood s Walk written by Ben Montgomery and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2014 National Outdoor Book Awards for History/Biography Emma Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than two hundred dollars. The next anybody heard from her, this genteel, farm-reared, 67-year-old great-grandmother had walked 800 miles along the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail. And in September 1955, having survived a rattlesnake strike, two hurricanes, and a run-in with gangsters from Harlem, she stood atop Maine's Mount Katahdin. There she sang the first verse of "America, the Beautiful" and proclaimed, "I said I'll do it, and I've done it." Grandma Gatewood, as the reporters called her, became the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone, as well as the first person—man or woman—to walk it twice and three times. Gatewood became a hiking celebrity and appeared on TV and in the pages of Sports Illustrated. The public attention she brought to the little-known footpath was unprecedented. Her vocal criticism of the lousy, difficult stretches led to bolstered maintenance, and very likely saved the trail from extinction. Author Ben Montgomery was given unprecedented access to Gatewood's own diaries, trail journals, and correspondence, and interviewed surviving family members and those she met along her hike, all to answer the question so many asked: Why did she do it? The story of Grandma Gatewood will inspire readers of all ages by illustrating the full power of human spirit and determination. Even those who know of Gatewood don't know the full story—a story of triumph from pain, rebellion from brutality, hope from suffering.

Download or read book Dear Grandma written by Susanna Leonard Hill and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A touching love letter from a grandchild about their one and only grandma, a heartfelt Mother's Day gift! Nothing compares to the special bond between grandma and grandchild! This picture book from a grandchild to grandma overflows with love, adventure, and fun, celebrating all of the magical reasons why Grandma truly is, one of a kind. Filled with heartfelt text, enchanting illustrations, and diverse families. Dear Grandma makes for a sweet and silly read-aloud experience for kids ages 4-7 or any age, as well as a cherished keepsake for years to come! Also includes space to write or draw a special message to grandma! Perfect for Mother's Day, Christmas, Valentine's Day, or a gift for grandma from a grandchild of any age, this heartwarming Grandma book is a wonderful way to say "I love you!" Dear Grandma, You're amazing in so many ways—it's true. So here is a love letter from me, to you.

Download or read book So You re Going to Be a Grandma written by Lynn Johnston and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lynn Johnston, creator of one of the best-selling contemporary cartoons in North America, For Better or For Worse, along with her long-time friend and author Andie Parton, successfully portrays all of the excitement and anticipation of becoming a grandmother in this charming gift book. It is the perfect keepsake for any expectant grandmother.It is hard to know who looks forward to a new baby more, an expectant parent or an expectant grandmother. From the time the announcement is made, a grandma-to-be may be full of questions: "Aren't I too young for this? Or maybe too old? What will they call me? Will they need me, or resent my 'help'? Can I really do this? So You're Going to Be a Grandma! offers the perfect reassurance in the form of a delightful poem that covers all the doubts and questions, joys and successes as a new grandma proves to be a godsend to her new grandchild and its parents: "Baby weeps and so does mother, Daddy isn't far behind, Both so nervous and exhausted This is where a grandma shines. Readers of For Better or For Worse will recognize new Grandma Elly as well as her son, Mike, and his wife, Deanna, and appreciate the inclusion of families of various ethnicities in these heartwarming drawings. So You're Going to Be a Grandma! perfectly celebrates the universal love of a grandchild.

Download or read book When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree written by Jamie L.B. Deenihan and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Grandma gives you a lemon tree, definitely don’t make a face! Care for the tree, and you might be surprised at how new things, and new ideas, bloom. “Charms from cover to cover.” —Kirkus (Starred review) “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” In this imaginative take on that popular saying, a child is surprised (and disappointed) to receive a lemon tree from Grandma for her birthday. After all, she DID ask for a new gadget! But when she follows the narrator’s careful—and funny—instructions, she discovers that the tree might be exactly what she wanted after all. This clever story, complete with a recipe for lemonade, celebrates the pleasures of patience, hard work, nature, community . . . and putting down the electronic devices just for a while.

Download or read book I am Abraham Lincoln written by Brad Meltzer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each picture book in this series is a biography of an American hero, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. (Cover may vary) The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This book spotlights Abraham Lincoln who always spoke his mind and was unafraid to speak for others.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Abraham Lincoln's compassion made him a great leader. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

Download or read book Jennie s Hat written by Ezra Jack Keats and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-04-28 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jennie's favorite aunt is sending her a new hat, and Jennie is sure it will be beautiful. But when the box arrives, the hat inside is very plain. She had imagined a wonderful hat with big colorful flowers and even tries to make her own hat from a straw basket! Jennie is almost ready to give up on her dream when she receives a fanciful surprise from some very special friends. Ezra Jack Keats's timelessly charming illustrations will leave readers wishing for a dream hat of their own.

Download or read book Grandma It s for You written by Harriet Ziefert and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tribute to a child's imagination and the value of homemade gifts, Grandma, It's for You! shows a strong and supportive relationship between a daughter and grandmother.Lulu wants to make her grandmother the very best, most beautiful present she has ever seen. It takes all day to turn flowers and leaves, birds feathers, an old pink tutu, some red ribbon and an old necklace into a glorious hat. It just needs one more thing to make it perfect ...Ages 4-8

Download or read book I Love You Grandma written by Ruth Wielockx and published by Clavis. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cute, lovely book to read with a grandparent!

Download or read book Grandma U written by Jeanie Franz Ransom and published by Peachtree Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molly McCool, finding out that she will be a grandmother for the first time, signs up for classes at Grandma University but doesn't understand when the teacher says the students already know the most important thing of all.

Download or read book My Grandma written by Miriam Hathaway and published by Compendium Publishing & Communications. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discover her stories, share her life, and creating a lasting keepsake together. Within each family lies a treasure of memories and experiences. Things that define who Grandma is. That reflect the love she shares. Discover together the stories she holds close to her heart with these pages, filled with meaningful questions to answer. Once written, these stories will create a priceless keepsake for the whole family. Grandma, your life is a gift. You hold within you a story that only you can share. Use these pages to fill with your one-of-a-kind memorieswhether it's a special moment from your childhood, an unforgettable adventure, or a piece of advice to share. Speak from the heart, in your own wordsit doesn't need to be formal or complex. Because when you are finished, you will create a gift that will be loved for generations."

Download or read book Grandma s Story written by Korie Herold and published by Blue Star Press. This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preserve your life story and pass it down to your family in this beautiful keepsake memory book. Grandma's Story is a guided journal thoughtfully designed to help grandmothers record their special memories and share them with their grandchildren and family. Designed by bestselling artist Korie Herold, this keepsake book offers writing prompts and journaling pages to guide grandmothers along as they record their life’s most precious moments. This book is the perfect gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, or any time of year for your grandmother. Sections and writing prompts include: • Early Childhood: What was your house like growing up? What were your favorite toys or playtime activities? • School Years: What did you think you wanted to be when you grew up? What were you like as a teenager? • Work and Travel: What was your first job? What family vacations do you remember the most? • Love and Family: What’s your best relationship advice? How did you feel when you found out you were going to be a grandfather? • Character and Values: What do you value most in life? What family values do you hope to pass down? • Hypotheticals and Curiosities: What's something you wish you had done differently? What's the best advice you ever received? • Words of Wisdom: Additional space to write letters to your family Special features include: • Elegant linen with gold foil cover • Acid-free and archival paper • Layflat design allows you to easily write in the book • Carefully developed designs and prompts allow to you reflect and remember

Download or read book Grandma a Treasure Forever written by Sharleen St. Surin-Lord MD and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-29 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lawrence is a little boy who developed an unbreakable bond with his grandmother when she first held him in the neonatal intensive care unit on the day he was born. Grandma spoiled him, made his favorite treats, and covered for him when he broke things. She taught him the alphabet, colors, and his first words. And when Lawrence grew old enough to go to school, his grandmother stayed home and did the same for Christina, his little sister. One day, Lawrence comes home to find that Grandma is not there. Theres no snack on his placemat at the table and no sign of Grandma anywhere. Lawrence hopes his grandma will come home soon and give him a big hug and kiss. However, instead of Grandma there are family members hes never met before and whispers that Grandma is gone, and no one will ever see her again. The death of a loved one can be difficult for anyone, but especially so for a child. Join Lawrence as he shares the story of his grandmothers life and learns to heal after losing her.

Download or read book Grandma s Excited to Write a Book written by Ann Githere and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing a book is an exciting project especially when the topic is so close to home. My life story, how exciting can that be? I found it very appealing. But was there something about my story that would appeal to anyone else? Born a twin in Honolulu, Hawaii, just before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, I experienced a truly loving family. My dad and mom, John, and Ella Mendiola loved each other, and it rubbed off on all of us. We all went to Catholic schools, and Star of the Sea became the focal point of our lives. The Marist Fathers and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur were part of our family. So it was that I became a Sister of Notre Dame, went off to serve God in California and back in Hawaii, and finally, across the world at the equator in Kenya. Then the whole world changed again for me. I exchanged the nun's veil for the bride's veil! God had decided to reward me for my twenty years of faithful service. He gave me Gilbert Gicaru Githere. And I said, "Thank You, God. Mahalo nui loa."

Download or read book Grandma s Gap Year written by Vee Collette and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before returning home to England at the end of a nursing contract in the Far East, at the age of sixty-five, Vee Collette took the opportunity to travel around Australia and New Zealand staying with friends and in Backpacks. Travelling alone, this is her story of people, places, new friendships and the occasional frustration of being treated like an old lady. This is Vee Collette's first travel book which captures the highs and lows of following a route more often travelled by gap-year youngsters - proving the adage that ""you are never too old."."...

Download or read book I Aint Noways Tired Grandma Hands written by Brinase Merritt and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-05-30 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book that is non-fiction about a black family trials and tribulations and triumphs in the south and a black womans traditional calling of midwifery to help her community and women who otherwise would be unable to pay the fee of the white doctor in town to deliver their babies. A story of a family that overcame the odds and made a way out of no way while farming, picking cotton and being treated unfairly but continued to have love and kindness in their community and befriended a white family that the midwife my grandmother would deliver their children as well and they would coexist on the same land amicably. A resurgence of midwifery is taking place in the twenty-first century this tradition of old has never completely vanished especially in third world countries where 75% of babies are delivered by midwives.

Download or read book The Grandma Force written by Harriet Hodgson and published by BQB Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becoming the grandmother of twins changed Harriet Hodgson and altered her life course. According to Hodgson, we live in a fast-paced, complex time, a time when too many grandchildren are victims of bullying, Internet scams, and sexual abuse. Hodgson believes that grandmothers are needed today more than any other time in history. "Grandmas can't be passive," she declares. "Every grandma has the power to protect and guide her grandchildren and needs to tap this power." This narrative weaves Hodgson's personal story with research findings. It's packed with ideas for helping grandchildren. Hodgson's age, child development degree, life experience, teaching experience, witness to history, and extensive research converge to make this an inspiring read. Working individually and together, grandmas are changing the world. "The Grandma Force is about the power of love and the power of one." Hodgson says. "One-by-one, grandmas are standing up for grandchildren and creating a hopeful future for them."

Download or read book Grammie s Magical Garden written by Judy Ann Gordon and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grammie's Magical Garden " Beyond the Gate" Come with Tommy and Kylee as they go through the gate with Grammie to the Magical Garden. Where they meet a tattered Scarecrow named Old Homer who has trouble remembering things. And a wise little dog named Tobi who seems to understand everything. It is very exciting when they discover that Kittens grow on trees and that some flowers can talk and sing, while others play music. Another special treat is hidden within some of the pictures of Grammie's Magical Garden. Everyone can search for and find a colourful little Horsefly named Hilty. Come along with us into Grammie's Magical Garden and see if you can find him.