grandfathers

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grandfathers

These hands

2010
An African American man tells his grandson about a time when, despite all the wonderful things his hands could do, they could not touch bread at the Wonder Bread factory. Based on stories of bakery union workers; includes historical note.

The day Roy Riegels ran the wrong way

2011
A boy's grandfather tells him about the famous Rose Bowl game in 1929 when the University of California Golden Bears lost after one of their players ran the wrong way down the football field.

Through Grandpa's eyes

1980
A young boy learns a different way of seeing the world from his blind grandfather.

When life gives you O.J.

2011
Ten-year-old Zelly Fried considers going along with her grandfather's crazy plan to convince her parents to buy her a dog which involves a "practice dog" named OJ.

Where is Grandpa?

2000
As his family reminisces after his beloved grandfather's death, a boy realizes that his grandfather is still with him in all the special places they shared.

White owl, barn owl

2007
One winter, a grandfather and his small grandchild find an owl roost, open owl pellets, install a nest box and watch patiently until spring when they are rewarded with the sight of owls, hunting in their fields and feeding a family in the box they have provided.

The evolution of Calpurnia Tate

2009
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.

Up north in winter

1986
A tale of a winter many years ago, in which Grandpa carries home a fox and gets a surprise.

Dear Annie

1991
Annie's grandpa is her pen pal. She has a collection of over 100 letters from him beginning with the time she is born, and they are still coming!.

Grandpa Toad's secrets

1995
Grandpa Toad teaches his grandson the secrets of survival, but Little Toad is the one who saves the day when a huge monster attacks them.

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