Books

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Delightful Book for Grandchildren

A good children’s book is one that appeals to children AND adults. Our youngest son loved the book Are You My Mother by P.D. Eastman. I read it over and over and over to him. I grew to detest that book because I read it to him so much. Recently, […]

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Who’s In The Bathroom

Do you have any grandchildren that are in the process of being potty trained?  Or recently trained? Then possibly, that grandchild might enjoy the book Who’s in the Bathroom by Jeanne Willis.  (It’s good for pre-school age through first grade.) In this book, two children are standing in line to […]

Boys will really enjoy reading First Boy by Gary Schmidt. Put this on your kids' must read list!

Another Great Book

Because I enjoyed reading The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt, I decided that I would read First Boy. And over all, I enjoyed this book more than The Wednesday Wars. Cooper Jewett is the main character.  He lives with his grandparents because his parents died in a car crash shortly […]

What Are Grandmas Good For?

As a grandmother, what are your uses — beyond wiping drool off a teething baby’s chin, changing poopy diapers, or giving birthday money to a teen-aged grandson? If you’re not quite sure, read 41 Uses for a Grandma by Harriet Ziefert.  It’s a hoot. My son and daughter-in-law gave me […]