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621) Goob and his grandpa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Goob's friends help him after his grandpa passes away.
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In central Texas in 1899, eleven-year-old Callie Vee Tate is instructed to be a lady by her mother, learns about love from the older three of her six brothers, and studies the natural world with her grandfather, the latter of which leads to an important discovery.
626) Catching a storyfish
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Keet knows the only good thing about moving away from her Alabama home is that she'll live near her beloved grandfather. When Keet starts school, it's even worse than she expected, as the kids tease her about her southern accent. Now Keet, who can 'talk the whiskers off a catfish,' doesn't want to open her mouth. Slowly, though, while fishing with her grandfather, she learns the art of listening. Gradually, she makes her first new friend. But just...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
One of the most beloved writers of our time presents seven short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons. Luke sees the ghost of his father but can't figure out what Dad wants him to do. Paul takes a camping trip with the grandfather he's just met and discovers what lies behind the man's erratic behavior. Ryan has some surprising questions when he interviews his prospective stepfather for the job. In a compellingly honest collection...
628) As brave as you
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"When two brothers decide to prove how brave they are, everything backfires--literally"--
629) The blue pickup
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Ju-Girl's favorite days are the ones spent with Granddad in his garage, fixing cars and hearing stories about his old blue pickup. Granddad used to drive the blue pickup all over the island, bringing happiness to many. And now it just sits in the driveway. One day, Ju-Girl asks Granddad if he'd ever fix it, and he's unsure at first. But the pair soon finds out just what it takes to restore the memory of the blue pickup and to create new stories...
630) Sweet memories
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
While enjoying an icy fruit popsicle called a paleta, Abuelo tells his grandchild the story of the first paleta. Includes historical note.
632) Shu Lin's grandpa
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First US edition.
Language
English
Description
"When Shu Lin starts at her new school, she wears yellow rain boots and a pink coat. At recess, she stands alone in the playground. At lunchtime, she eats by herself from little boxes of brightly colored food. Her classmates aren't sure what to make of her. But one day, when Shu Lin's grandpa comes to school to share his amazing artwork, everything changes"--
Author
Series
Language
Español
Formats
Description
Merci Suárez sabía que el sexto grado sería diferente, pero no tenía idea alguna lo diferente que resultaría. En primer lugar, Merci nunca se ha parecido a los otros niños de su escuela privada en la Florida, porque tanto ella como Roli, su hermano mayor, son estudiantes becados. Ellos no tienen ni una casa grande ni un yate elegante, y tienen que desempeñar servicios comunitarios adicionales para compensar por su matricula gratis. Así...
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
This story is about a boy who can only see the positive in what others perceive as his grandfather's disability and also portrays the optimistic and determined attitude of a grandfather as he continues to find joy in life despite the physical challenges that Parkinson's disease brings.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Little Bear has the most wonderful grandpa in the world! The two spend the day together and take a walk in the woods, slide down a hill into the mud, splash in the lake, and play hide-and-seek. And at the end of the day, Grandpa gives Little Bear a big hung and a kiss goodnight." -- Jacket.
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
After helping her grandfather plant squash, onions, carrots, cabbage, and other vegetables that her mother uses in soups and salsas, seven-year-old Marisol plants sunflower seeds in her neighbors' yards, and weeks later, everyone gets to enjoy the fruits of Marisol's labor.
639) The bagel king
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Every Sunday in winter, spring, summer and fall - through snow, rain, heat and gloom - Zaida delivers bagels to his neighbors and to his grandson, Eli. Warm, chewy, salty bagels. But their Sunday tradition comes to a halt when a slip on some schmaltz leaves Zaida flat on his touches and bedridden - and bagel-less! Who will bring the bagels if Zaida's not well in time for next Sunday's delivery? Told with a schmear of love and baked with humor, The...
640) Noodle magic
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Grandpa Tu is famous for his special noodles, and as the emperor's birthday approaches, he encourages his granddaughter, Mei, to find her own noodle magic.
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