Download or read book Adventures with Grandpa written by Rosemary Mastnak and published by Hardie Grant Egmont. This book was released on 2010-08-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a little boy knocks on the door of his grandpa’s shed, he never knows what adventures are in store. Will they build a racing car, or battle a scary dragon, or fl oat away in a hot-air balloon? Adventures with Grandpa is a delightful romp through the secret worlds that grandparents create with their grandchildren. A delightful companion to Mastnak's bestseller, Dancing with Grandma.
Download or read book The Adventures of Ruthie and a Little Boy Named Grandpa written by Elliot Aronson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Then the old woman said, 'Ruthie, I have a cake and some cookies baking in the oven. They may be almost done. I am getting old and feeble. It hurts me to bend over. Would you kindly open the oven door, lean in, and see if the cake and cookies are done?" Ruthie opened the oven door and stuck her head way inside while the woman stood behind her peering over her shoulder. Grandpa was so frightened that he closed his eyes and covered them with his hands. He could not bear to watch. When six-year old Ruthie, embarked on an adventure with her grandfather, she got more than she bargained for. Her grandfather, magically transformed into a six-year old, is as stodgy as an old man. Ruthie leads him into situations that seem familiar (like the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and Hansel and Gretel). But the familiar characters turn out to be much more interesting than they appear in this wonderful world where thing are not always what they seem to be. Along the way, both Ruthie and the little boy named Grandpa learn some valuable lessons about trust and prejudice.
Download or read book The Adventures of Grandfather Frog written by Thornton Waldo Burgess and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Grandfather Frog sets out to see the Great World, he discovers it is a dangerous place and is happy to return to the Smiling Pool.
Download or read book Grandpa Blueberry Adventures written by Keya & Shefali Mookencherry and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-10-25 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grandpa Blueberry is the caretaker of Blueberry Meadow. He is a respected elder that likes to make sure that all who live in and visit Blueberry Meadow takes good care of it. He is the oldest blueberry in the place. Everyone, near and far, comes to visit the Meadow for its quiet splendor. Join Grandpa Blueberry on his evening stroll through Blueberry Meadow and experience the adventure of meeting new friends and learning. This book will not just entertain children through its colorful illustration and child-friendly story; but will also inspire all ages to learn about respecting and appreciating nature, counting numbers, seeing numbers spelled out, understanding the sequence of events, presenting diversity, and helping others. Grandpa Blueberry Adventures will be sure to be an avenue to a parent and child's quality time together.
Download or read book Grandpa Comes to Stay written by Rob Lewis and published by Red Fox. This book was released on 1996 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three stories in one book, all about the time when Grandpa bear comes to stay. Mum warns Finley to be on his best behaviour, but it seems to Finley that she needn't have bothered - Grandpa is more badly behaved than he is. Nevertheless, life's a lot more fun when Grandpa's around.
Download or read book Grandpa and Me written by Karen Katz and published by Little Simon. This book was released on 2004-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's make a pizza with Grandpa! You can help. Lift the large, sturdy flaps to find everything you need.
Download or read book Grandpa Frank s Great Big Bucket List written by Jenny Pearson and published by Usborne. This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling queen of heart and humour, JENNY PEARSON, comes a great big soaring adventure about family and finding happiness.When Frank John Davenport inherits piles of money from a grandma he didn't know he had, things take an unexpected turn... Because the money comes with STRICT instructions...and a NEW grandpa.Frank quickly compiles a list of all the ways he can spend the money and look after his grumpy grandpa. Money may buy hot-air balloon rides, monster-truck lessons and epic parkour experiences, but can Frank discover that happiness is, in fact, priceless?Praise for Jenny Pearson SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARD"Breaks records for funny and touching storytelling." David Baddiel"As funny and tender as it could ever be." Frank Cottrell-Boyce"Heart-warming and genuinely funny." The Times
Download or read book The War with Grandpa written by Robert Kimmel Smith and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2009-06-24 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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--now a major motion picture 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 AWARDS AN 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
Download or read book Grandpa Goes Camping written by Scott Henderson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-31 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grandpa loves adventure. Find out what happens when he goes camping! What does he find? Or what finds him?
Download or read book Grandpa Mudcake and the Crazy Haircut written by Sophia J Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this first book in the series, Grandpa's hair is growing longer and longer. He desperately needs a haircut. However, a trip to Bazil's Barber Shop leads to a terrible but hilarious mix up!
Download or read book The Greatest Adventure written by Tony Piedra and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where does true adventure come from? A young Latino boy and his grandfather find the true answer together. Eliot imagines sailing wild rivers and discovering giant beasts, right there on his block! But he wishes his adventures were real. Eliot's grandpa, El Capitan, once steered his own ship through dangerous seas, to far-off lands. But he can't do that anymore. Can Eliot and El Capitan discover a real adventure... together? Come find out! All aboard The Greatest Adventure!
Download or read book Out into the Big Wide Lake written by Paul Harbridge and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An empowering and necessary picture book about a young girl with Down syndrome who gains confidence and independence through a visit to her grandparents. It's Kate's first time visiting her grandparents on her own at their lakeside home. She's nervous but excited at the adventure ahead. She helps her grandfather with his grocery deliveries by boat, where she meets all the neighbors, including a very grumpy old man named Walter. And she makes best friends with her grandparents' dog, Parbuckle. Her grandmother even teaches her to pilot the boat all by herself! When her grandfather takes ill suddenly, it's up to Kate -- but can she really make all those deliveries, even to grumpy old Walter? She has to try! Based on the author's sister, Kate is a lovable, brave, smart and feisty character who will capture your heart in this gorgeous and moving story about facing fears and gaining independence.
Download or read book Grandpa s Fortune Fables written by Will Rainey and published by Will Rainey. This book was released on 2021-11-12 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun stories to teach your kids about money. "Perhaps the most cleverly written, and delightful to read, financial education book" J.J. Wenrich (Author and Financial Advisor) When Grandpa Jack was a young man, he went on an adventure to a faraway island in search of gold. Whilst he was on the island he discovered 'The Three Rules of Wealth'. These rules helped him to become a very wealthy man. As Gail shares her Grandpa’s adventures, your kids will learn: - The difference between being 'Rich' and being 'Wealthy' - How to earn money - The importance of saving their money - How to grow their money (investing) - That patience is the superpower of the wealthy - Why they should avoid gambling, scams and (bad) debt Your kids will also have to try and solve Grandpa's Mystery Code as they answer short questions to recap on what they have learnt throughout the book. “This book should be in every school library” Kevin Gatland OBE "I would give this book 5 stars out of 5 ... It’s great to read aloud!" Isla Manson, avid reader, age 11
Download or read book Spot Loves His Grandpa written by Eric Hill and published by Puffin. This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lemons written by Melissa D. Savage and published by Crown Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2017 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After her mother dies in 1975, ten-year-old Lemonade must live with her grandfather in a small town famous for Bigfoot sitings and soon becomes friends with Tobin, a quirky Bigfoot investigator.
Download or read book Things Hoped For written by Andrew Clements and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-04-17 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen-year-old Gwen is preparing to audition for New York City’s top music schools when her grandfather mysteriously disappears, leaving Gwen only a phone message telling her not to worry. But there’s nothing more stressful than practicing for her auditions, not knowing where her grandfather is, and being forced to lie about his whereabouts when her insistent great-uncle demands an audience with him. Then Gwen meets Robert, also in town for music auditions, and the two pair up to brave the city without supervision. As auditions approach and her great-uncle becomes more aggressive, Gwen and Robert make a startling discovery. Suddenly Gwen’s hopes are turned upside down, and she and Robert are united in ways neither of them could have foretold. . . .
Download or read book Hide and seek with Grandpa written by Rob Lewis and published by Mondo Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In three stories, Finley, a young bear, keeps missing his very active grandfather, plays hide-and-seek, and takes his grandfather a bag of wiggly worms.
