All About Grandmas

Illustrated by Janice Nadeau
Ebook (EPUB FXL CPB)
On sale Mar 15, 2012 | 32 Pages | 978-1-101-64420-1
Age 3-5 years | Up to Kindergarten
Reading Level: Lexile AD680L
This jazzy ode to grandmas is just in time for Mother's Day

Today, there's no such thing as a typical grandma. They do different jobs and have different hobbies. But one thing common to all grandmas is the love and wisdom they have to share, and nothing says that better than this rhyming celebration of the modern grandma. From the jellying, jamming, and pickling grannies to the surprising number of tickling grannies, this stylishly illustrated book covers them all.
"Children will enjoy cuddling on Granny's soft lap and listening to her read this book."--Children's Literature

"Warm and inclusive . . . this will appeal to youngsters who have a sweet spot for their grans."--School Library Journal

"This is a clever, buoyant look at many children's favorite relative."--Kirkus Reviews
© Courtesy of the author
Some of Roni Schotter's favorite words are cozy, snuggle, ruckus, rutabaga, and potato. She is the author of numerous books for children, including Mama, I'll Give You the World, an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Book Award Winner; Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street, an NCTE Notable Trade Book in the Language Arts; F Is for Freedom, recipient of the Washington Irving Award; Hanukkah!, winner of the National Jewish Book Award; Captain Bob Takes Flight; and Captain Bob Sets Sail. Roni Schotter lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. View titles by Roni Schotter

About

This jazzy ode to grandmas is just in time for Mother's Day

Today, there's no such thing as a typical grandma. They do different jobs and have different hobbies. But one thing common to all grandmas is the love and wisdom they have to share, and nothing says that better than this rhyming celebration of the modern grandma. From the jellying, jamming, and pickling grannies to the surprising number of tickling grannies, this stylishly illustrated book covers them all.

Reviews

"Children will enjoy cuddling on Granny's soft lap and listening to her read this book."--Children's Literature

"Warm and inclusive . . . this will appeal to youngsters who have a sweet spot for their grans."--School Library Journal

"This is a clever, buoyant look at many children's favorite relative."--Kirkus Reviews

Author

© Courtesy of the author
Some of Roni Schotter's favorite words are cozy, snuggle, ruckus, rutabaga, and potato. She is the author of numerous books for children, including Mama, I'll Give You the World, an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Book Award Winner; Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street, an NCTE Notable Trade Book in the Language Arts; F Is for Freedom, recipient of the Washington Irving Award; Hanukkah!, winner of the National Jewish Book Award; Captain Bob Takes Flight; and Captain Bob Sets Sail. Roni Schotter lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. View titles by Roni Schotter