grandfathers

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The blue roses

A Native American girl gardens with her grandfather, who helps to raise her, and learns about life and loss when he dies, and then speaks to her from a dream where he is surrounded by blue roses.

The mystery at Peacock Hall

At the request of their distant relative Althea, the Boxcar Children arrive at her old Virginia mansion and investigate the mysterious incidents happening there.

What grandmas do best; What grandpas do best

One side of this upside-down book celebrates all of the things grandmas do for their grandchildren. Turning the book over and around produces a similar celebration of grandpas.

Heidi

a timeless story of childhood
A Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.

Me with you

A little girl describes her relationship with her beloved grandfather.

You're the boss, Baby Duck!

Baby Duck feels neglected when her parents make a fuss over their new baby, but Grandpa helps her realize she is still important.

Gus and grandpa

Illustrations and simple text tell a story about a boy and his relationship with his grandfather.

Song and dance man

Grandpa demonstrates for his visiting grandchildren some of the songs, dances, and jokes he performed when he was a vaudeville entertainer.

The outside dog

Marisol, who lives in Puerto Rico, wants a dog very much but her grandfather will not let her have one, until a skinny mutt wins him over.
Cover image of The outside dog

My tata's remedies = Los remedios de mi tata

"Tata Gus teaches his grandson Aaron how to use natural healing remedies, and in the process helps the members of his family and his neighbors"--Provided by publisher.

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