Grandpa Tom finally tells his granddaughter, Mary, why he had to give up fishing. It’s a grand tale with a larger than life cast of characters. How could she possibly believe it? An Outstanding Creators Book Award Winner! Features allusions to colorful American Folk Tales and Tall Tales.
Lyrical with touches of spot-on humor, this story captures the fun and loving relationship between a granddaughter and her grandfather, and their interaction with the natural world. Full color.
Thanks Grandpa For Taking Me Fishing By: Vannetta Groeteke The bond between a grandchild and a grandparent is a very special one. This story involving a girl and her grandfather sharing the experience of fishing reminds us to cherish the memories we share with grandparents. This short story reminds all of us that being kind to others, no matter how small the action, can make such an impact on someone's life.
The Jumping Fish is a story about a granddaughter‘s visit with her grandparents in a Mexican Village. Ericka and her grandfather share a special moment talking about how we are all created for a purpose and a time. This conversation focuses on a fish that was in the fisherman‘s boat and has just died. The story uses the death of the jumping fish to talk about death and the appreciation of life. The book will appeal to an audience of young children (4 years and older) but would best be shared with a caregiver. The book could provide opportunities to have a discussion about feelings that occur when something or someone dies. Ericka realizes that as the fish dies we all will eventually die. Both the fisherman and her grandpa share loving thoughts to help Ericka move through this concept. Though death is discussed, I believe the main theme is about the appreciation of life; cherishing and making memories with loved ones thus forming strong relationships. An interesting feature of the book is the illustrations and the unique colour background capturing the fun and energy of a Mexican holiday. The images match the story in a very unique way and it was a pleasure working with two very talented artists. We hope that the compassion and love that weaves through the story will touch the hearts of all who read it. Thank you Jennifer, Stephanie, and Chalene.
Grandpa Grouper and some friends are captured and taken to an aquarium. The creatures of the aquarium plan a successful escape. Questions at the bottom of the pages focus on the brightly illustrated coral reef dwellers.
Many people, and maybe... Michael's favorite summer pass time is fishing. While Michael is staying at his grandparent's cabin, he wishes to go fishing with his grandpa. Grandpa is eager to teach and spend some special time with his grandson. See if Michael enjoys his time on Grandpas boat. Read, Fishing in Grandpa's Boat, to share in their special time spent together.
Grandpa’s Stories is a partial compilation of Joe Kretoski’s life experiences, as well as a few other stories which are included that are important to the author. Every story is true and has potential for spiritual application or character building. These stories should be compelling to youngsters and oldsters. Hopefully your vision of an all-powerful God will be renewed, and your faith increased. If you are discouraged with life and are feeling hopeless, Grandpa’s Stories has the potential to plant a nugget of hopefulness into your heart. God has not changed, and He desires that we all love Him fervently. May Grandpa’s Stories touch your heart as it has the author’s. Happy reading.
The reader will quickly be drawn into an audience of grandchildren who are listening to their grandpa tell them a bedtime story that twists and turns in their mind as if they were on a winding trail interconnecting five generations of their family. Together they discover, in a most captivating and surprising way, the bonding elements of love between those whom we call family. The story takes place when the grandpa was five years old and his own grandfather, Ike, driving a funny old car called a Model A, took him and his two older brothers fishing. It was going to be the best day of his life. The excitement builds as the story comes alive, as if it was happening right at that moment. But then, suddenly a near tragedy takes place. An event the children's grandpa had never shared with them before. When the story ends, and in the still silence of the night, just before their grandpa turns off the light in the treehouse he built for them, all the children are out of their sleeping bags hugging their grandpa and each other. This story is likely to invoke children's interest in the experiences of adults, be it parents, grandparents or extended family members.