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Grandfather Remembers: Memories for My Grandchild 12 reviews
Judith Levy
HarperCollins, 1990
Great new grandparent gift
I am at the age where so many of my friends are having their first grandchild, and I want to do something special for them. This book is it!
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From Your Grandfather: A Gift of Memory for My Grandchild (AARP) 2 reviews
Lark
Lark Books, 2007
Grandfather Gift
This book was purchased as a gift for someone who had become a grandfather for the first time. It was the perfect gift and he was thrilled with the concept. The book is very user friendly and will be a wonderful keepsake in the years to come.
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My Grandfathers Blessings : Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging59 reviews
Rachel Naomi Remen
Riverhead Trade, 2001
My Grandfather's Blessings, Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen
Real life wisdom for living life in balance and with heart.
Rachel tells her stories openly, with compassion and great warmth.
I have given this book to friends and family and carry its lessons in my own life. A lovely read, not at all preachy. Each chapter is worth savoring.
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Grandfather's Journey41 reviews
Allen Say
Sandpiper, 2008
A Wonderful Story
Allen Say's autobiographical Grandfather's Journey's beautiful illustrations won the Caldecott Medal, but that is only half the reason to recommend this book. This story is about a Japanese man struggling over what his home is--the United States or Japan.
When he is almost an adult, a young man (who would be Say's grandfather) moves to North America. He travels all over the United States ...
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My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir301 reviews
Clarence Thomas
Harper Perennial, 2008
Excellent autobiography!
This book really gave me a glimpse into what Justice Thomas felt like growing up with segregation and then fighting throughout his life for equality. He is extremely sincere and honest about his shortcomings in life so the reader really feels as though they got to know him. I didn't understand the rage and resentment that he felt against discrimination because I didn't grow up in that ...
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Grandfather Twilight (Paperstar Book)38 reviews
Barbara Helen Berger
Putnam Juvenile, 1996
A Must Book for Every Child's Library
This was my favorite book to read to my daughter when she was little. It was also just MY FAVORITE BOOK to look at. The illustrations are beautiful. The story has few words, so you are also able to use your imagination while looking at the pictures and thinking about the story.
I highly recommend adding this book to your collection - whether or not you have children or grandchlidren.
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Grandfather Tang's Story (Dragonfly Books)10 reviews
Ann Tompert
Dragonfly Books, 1997
Grandfather Tang's Story
Love this story. I use this book in my math class to teach tangrams. This is an excellent resource to use to teach children how the Chinese puzzle tangrams work. This book was in excellent condition when I received it and I know that I will use it for years to come.
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Grandfather19 reviews
Tom Brown
Berkley Trade, 2001
Tom Brown's Grandfather
Grandfather is the true story of a Natvie American whose tribe roamed free, far from the chaos of civilization. He lived without limits or time. His world was one of eternity. His life was one of grand simplicity, where true riches were defined in the beauty of nature, and wisdom was a remarkable integration of different philosophies, of different people, tribes, and religions. Okay, so that ...
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Grandfather's Wrinkles2 reviews
Kathryn England
Flashlight Press, 2007
This book is like a warm, wonderful hug! Heart-warming!
Flashlight Press has some of the most original, read-aloud children's picture books on the market, books that teach family values while highlighting bonds between family members in such heart-warming fashion that both you and your children will continue smiling long after the books are closed.
Grandfather's Wrinkles by gifted author Kathryn England is about a loving relationship between a ...
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Walking With Grandfather: The Wisdom of Lakota Elders11 reviews
Joseph M., III Marshall
Sounds True, 2005
Superb Story Teller
I have now become a great fan of Joseph M. Marshall recently ordering other books as well as cd's. Even his written word, you can almost hear him speaking to you. A very easy way to learn about the Lakota traditions, its a pleasant journey.
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Grandfather Tales4 reviews
Richard Chase
Houghton Mifflin, 2003
Appalachian Folklore with universal appeal
25 oral tradition folktales with their roots in English mummers and mythology. Even the "Lear" story appears under the title 'Like Meat Loves Salt' These are stories written to be read out loud and help to enchant with the wonderful tradition of spoken folktales. There is also a collection of JACK TALES by the same author. This is the same boy of Jack & The Beanstalk fame. He has 17 other tales ...
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Grandfather's Memories To His Grandchild5 reviews
Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Nelson, 1999
Excellent way to gain insight into your grandfather's life!
What an incredible catalyst in gaining knowledge into who your grandfather is now, and how they came to be that way. This prompted journal guides the writer to places and things they may have forgotten while allowing for complete individuality. The information I learned from reading my grandfather's responses to this book helped me gain a better understanding of how society has changed ...
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My Grandfather's Blessings: Stories of Strength, Refuge and Belonging 2 reviews
M.D. Rachel Naomi Remen
Putnam Publishing Group, The, 2000
Obviously a confused Amazoner
I wish that Amazon would remove the above review. Obviously, this person can't tell the difference between a review and seller feedback. There are appropriate forums for comments like this, just not on the product detail page!
I only bought this book because it had very good reviews from Dr. Dean Ornish, Marianne Williamson, Caroline Myss, Sam Keen, and Christiane Northrup (all of my favorite ...
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The Number on My Grandfather's Arm4 reviews
David A. Adler
Urj Press, 1987
Must-have for Libraries
A grandfather responds to a young girl's inquiry about the number that is tatooed on his forearm. Includes actual black and white photos from the Jewish Holocaust. Get your hands on an earlier edition, if possible !!! This new edition has been censored. The editors removed an extremely provocative photo that added to the impact of the story : A Nazi soldier pointing his rifle at an anguished ...
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The Little Big Book for Grandfathers (Little Big Book) (Little Big Book)2 reviews
Welcome Books, 2005
Makes a great gift!
We bought this book for my dad for Father's Day this year, and thought he would have fun reading it since he has four granddaughters. He loved it and has even selected stories to read to the girls during over-nights with Grandpa and Grandma. I highly recommend it as a great gift.
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Grandfather Counts (Reading Rainbow Book) (Reading Rainbow Book)3 reviews
Andrea Cheng
Lee & Low Books, 2003
Heartwarming grandparent-grandchild story
The delicate relationship between the child and her grandfather is beautifully developed by the author, and the message that our differences -- age, language, etc. -- matter less than what we share is conveyed with subtlety. The glossary of Chinese words gives added insight into a different culture. The illustrations are good, though not as outstanding as the text. A real charmer!
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Grandfather's Dance (Sarah, Plain and Tall)7 reviews
Patricia Maclachlan
HarperTrophy, 2008
a very sad but loving book
I really loved this book. As an adult, I was reminded of what it was like growing up on a farm. I loved the unique characters who were very well developed. The story was mostly obvious but could still weave the feelings of loss and love in a way that made you come out feeling filled with good feelings.
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Grandfather's Story Cloth 1 review
Linda Gerdner, Sarah Langford
Shen's Books, 2008
Alzheimer's disease in an Asian immigrant family
A Hmong family who fled Laos after the Vietnam War in Southeast Asia and Alzheimer's disease which can afflict the elderly of any race are brought together. The young boy Chersheng is confused and saddened over his grandfather forgetting small things. In one incident, Chersheng's blanket becomes soaked when the bathroom sink overflows after the grandfather forgets to turn off the water. Another ...
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The Sixth Grandfather: Black Elk's Teachings Given to John G. Neihardt (Bison Book)6 reviews
Bison Books, 1985
Indigenous way of being
This book is the most powerful book I have ever read. Black Elk exudes a spiritual connection that is unparalleled. He also was a man of service. He speaks with a poetic sense of the world that has been killed by science, rationalism and money lust. If we could recover the spiritual sense, this indigenous way of being, that this man had the world would be rich. This book is better than the ...
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