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1) Heidi
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Sent to live with her reclusive grandfather after the death of her parents, Heidi begins to befriend those around her. Despite her grandfather attempting to dull her personality, she perseveres and convinces those around her of the delightful aspects of life. Once she is old enough, Heidi is sent to be a lady's companion to a wealthy girl who, because of a limp, is considered an invalid. Heidi continues to make the best out of her situation and touches...
4) Me with you
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A little girl describes her relationship with her beloved grandfather.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
A grandfather dreams of all the things he will do with his new grandchild. Based on the author's own experience, I Already Know I Love You describes the cavalcade of feelings that comes with being a grandfather for the very first time. Beginning with anticipating the new baby's arrival, this book celebrates all the moments, great and small, that a new grandpa is ready to share. Whether it's taking a nap together or rooting for the Yankees, this grandpa...
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
When Grandfather comes to take his grandson to a concert, Ronan is quiet as they leave the house, quiet in the car, and quiet at the concert hall. But when the performance is over and the beautiful music fades out at last, Ronan opens his mouth…and lets out a great big WOW!
Not any old WOW, but Ronan’s very first WOW! That one word fills up the hearts of Ronan’s family, the musicians, the audience, and—when the recording goes viral—the...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Following a family tradition, Grandpa gives Emilia a walnut and together they plant and care for it, but as her little nut grows into a tree, Grandpa begins to slow down until one sad day Emilia has to say goodbye.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Isaac is excited about having a sleepover at Grandpop's house, but he's a little nervous about being away from home for the first time. Luckily, his knowing Grandpop tells him it's not quite time to go to bed yet, first, he needs Isaac's help in putting the house to bed. Quietly and slowly, they move from room to room, turning out lights and pulling down shades, as Grandpop gently explains the nighttime sounds that Isaac finds unfamiliar. Now it's...
11) Soccer shake-up
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Worried sick about his baby brother's operation, twelve-year-old Dominic does not really feel much like playing soccer, so he just messes around on the field during practice--but when his grandfather teaches him some moves he starts to take an interest, and sets out to win the trust of his coach and teammates.
Author
Publisher
Margaret Feguson Books, an imprint of Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 8
Physical Desc
264 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Sonnet's family has just moved across the country to live with her grandfather after her nana died. Sonnet doesn't want to think about how Gramps and his one remaining heirloom apple tree are both growing old--she just wants everything to be okay.
Sonnet is not okay with her neighbor and classmate Zeke, who insists on choosing her grandpa to interview for an oral history assignment. Zeke irks Sonnet with his prying questions, bringing...
13) Grandad's Pride
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Grandad and Milly are back for another adventure, this time honoring the past and welcoming a more inclusive future with a Pride parade. After Milly and Grandad discover a Pride flag in Grandad's attic, this adorable pair are motivated to start a parade in their small town. Activism and celebration go hand in hand as the town gathers to help "build a world where everyone is proud to be themselves."
14) Ocean meets sky
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A little boy builds a ship to honor his late grandfather and sets sail for the magical place where ocean meets sky from his grandfather's stories"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Mia is missing her grandfather at Christmas when she gets the opportunity to ride a reindeer to his far-away home for a visit.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
195 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ellie's scientist grandfather has discovered a way to reverse aging, and consequently has turned into a teenager--which makes for complicated relationships when he moves in with Ellie and her mother, his daughter.
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Two children provide instructions how to properly read to a grandmother or a grandfather, including how to choose a good book, how to use different voices, and where to find the perfect place to cuddle up and read.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Because Grandad has explained how all things in the natural world pray and make a gift to the beauty of life, his grandson is comforted when Grandad dies.
19) A Game of Noctis
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
310 pages : 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
In the opulent, sinking city of Dantessa, the Great Game rules all. Pia Paro believes that so long as you follow the rules, you always have a chance at winning. But after her beloved gramps is sentenced to a life of servitude, Pia accepts a dangerous offer and joins a team of players seeking to win the most perilous game of all: Noctis.
The Seafoxes--Pia's new teammates--are unlike anyone she's ever met. There's brash, bold Carlo; macabre Serafina;...
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Nancy writes a report for school about her great-grandfather, making things up so he seems less ordinary, but when she learns that Grandpa will be there to hear her read the report aloud she realizes she was dishonest.
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