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Spending time with grandparents is a great way to learn new things. In this delightful book, a young boy enjoys a day of adventure with his grandpa. From painting to cleaning, there are lessons to be found in daily activities. Bright illustrations paired with accessible text will engage both beginning readers and young listeners, while close picture-text correlation help develop reading comprehension skills. This fun book is sure to be a popular addition...
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"In this book, a grandfather and grandson (Robert Davidson) spend the day jigging for halibut off the northern tip of Haida Gwaii. They begin by rowing together in a wooden dinghy from their home in the village of Massett toward the ocean. After spending the day on the boat jigging for halibut, they return home with their catch. Highlighting traditional ways of sharing knowledge and the importance of intergenerational learning, this book provides...
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From NBA All-Star Chris Paul comes an inspirational and uplifting picture book about chasing your basketball dreams and the lessons he learned both on and off the court from his beloved grandfather Papa Chilly. Growing up, young Chris Paul dreamed of playing professional basketball. But he knew it would take more than dedication and practice, so Chris looked to his grandfather Papa Chilly as a shining example of the values he could apply both in basketball...
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Great Graphic Novels
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Cary Library's Best Books of 2023 - For Children
Great Graphic Novels
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"Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir."--Provided by publisher.
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"Based on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, a brand new volcanic island in Iceland. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses and scant supplies before finally getting rescued. Graphic novel-like layouts and spirited text invite readers to search for the one thing that's not actually true in this thrilling yet light-hearted tale of adventure....
9) Grandpa
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Annick Press
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[1994]
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English
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Simple text and photographs show the relationship between children and their grandfathers.
10) But what if?
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Free Spirit Publishing
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2013.
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"Daisy's family is moving, and Daisy is very worried. What if she doesn't like her new home? What if her cat runs away? What if her new teacher isn't nice? A conversation with her grandpa helps Daisy learn that many worries don't come true--and if one does, someone will be there to help her solve the problem."--Provided by publisher.
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Reycraft Books
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[2020]
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"As a young boy living in the Appalachian Mountains, Ray Hicks loved his grandfathers stories because he told them the mountain way. After his grandfathers death, Ray continued to tell these stories to anyone who would listen. Years later, his storytelling became so famous he was known as the Voice of Appalachia."--Amazon
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