Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Family - Multigenerational

5 Starred Reviews

"This slim novel strikes a strong chord"--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"This complex tale of family and forgiveness has heart." --School Library Journal (starred review)

"Strong characterizations and vivid musical scenes add layers to this warm family story." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"An appealing, realistic story with frequent elegant turns of phrase." --The Horn Book (starred...

In this touching bedtime story, a little girl describes why her Mom is awesome. We see her going through her day, carrying the warmest feeling about her mother. Mom always knows how she feels and can help with any problem. Mom can make the most complicated braid and explain fractions; Mom can help to wake her up in the morning and hug her tightly when she's sad.
With adorable illustrations and a message to which everyone can relate, this is a perfect book for kids and their moms.

"Just right for sharing on Grandma's lap." --Publishers Weekly

A loving grandmother eagerly awaits the arrival of her first grandchild--dreaming of the baby's soft sighs, sweet smells, and tiny toes.

Finally, the baby arrives and Grandma is ready with a very special message: Even before you were born, I was your grandma and I loved you.

With sturdy board book pages, soft, realistic watercolor illustrations and lyrical text, I Loved You Before You Were Born is just right for reading on Grandma's lap.

A perfect gift...

But when the walls begin to bulge and no-body has space enough to eat, one clever grandchild knows exactly what to do.

Where there's a will there's a way when families grow and come together.

Max lives in a small town, much smaller than yours. His grandpa is losing his memory, but still remembers quite a bit. You can imagine how they hurried, Max and his grandpa, followed by old Miss Schneider, who insisted on coming along. Why were they in a hurry? Because everyone was after them. Max had skipped school to rescue his grandpa, and they were just starting out on what promised to be one of the best days of their...

On Caspian's Unbirthday, his grandpa always gives him a silly present that just isn't right for a birthday present. This year it's brown underpants. Caspian is disappointed. Grandpa calls them "Hot Chocolate Underpants," and spills cocoa on Caspian's lap. Caspian glares. Grandpa smiles. Then Caspian's butt twitches. The humorous adventure begins with flying, using a broom and a mop to steer.