Watch Natalie paint! Original oil paintings tell the story of how Grandpa watches over a little boy over the course of his life, even though Grandpa can be with him only in spirit. Gentle emotions, passionate colors, and simple words communicate an inspirational and joyful message that love lives on, and family is forever. This art story book is a peaceful and healing read for adults and children alike. Watch time-lapse videos of the artist painting the illustrations used in the book. The link to view this free supplemental material is included.
Original oil paintings tell the story of how Grandpa watches over a little boy over the course of his life, even though Grandpa can be with him only in spirit. This art story book is a peaceful and healing read for adults and children alike. Gentle emotions, passionate colors, and simple words communicate an inspirational message that love lives on, and family is forever.
When Jack takes his grandfather's false teeth and tries them on, a procession of unlikely creatures follow suit before poor Grandpa gets his smile back. Color illustrations throughout.
When Jack takes his grandfather's false teeth and tries them on, a procession of unlikely creatures follow suit before poor Grandpa gets his smile back.
When Grandpa is diagnosed with a dementia disease, his grandchild realizes playing together will change. But there is still much fun to be had. Using delightful illustrations, dementia is compassionately explored through the eyes of a child to create more understanding. Also includes useful Tips and a Q&A. Supports the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
"My Grandpa is my best friend. After Grandpa had a stroke, mom taught me the Smile-Reach-Speech Test. It's an easy way to know if someone may be having a stroke and that you should call 911 right away. I'm glad that's what we did because now Grandpa and I are back to doing fun stuff together." Anyone can have a stroke. With the Smile-Reach-Speech Test, parents and children will learn to recognize the signs of a stroke and call 911 right away. Knowing what to do in an emergency is just as important as learning to whistle or catch a ball. It's easy to learn. Just ask Grandpa. Grandpa's Crooked Smile includes games and activities to help your whole family learn the Smile-Reach-Speech Test.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda meets The Night Circus in this standout debut YA novel, about a boy who visits a magic-filled circus in his dreams in order to escape reality, where his trans identity remains a secret. An ideal next read for fans of Cemetery Boys. After an incident at his school leaves closeted trans teenager Asher Sullivan needing stitches, his mother betrays him in the worst possible way—she sends him to Catholic school for his senior year. Now he has to contend with hideous plaid skirts, cranky nuns, and #bathroomJesus. Nighttime brings an escape for Asher when he dreams of the Midnight Circus—the one place where he is seen for the boy he truly is. Too bad it exists only in his sleep. At least, that’s what he believes until the day his annoyingly attractive trapeze rival, Apollo, walks out of his dreams and into his classroom. On the heels of this realization that the magical circus might be real, Asher also learns that his time there is limited. In his desperation to hang on to the one place he feels at home, Asher sets both worlds on a collision course that could destroy all the relationships he cares about most. Now he must decide how far he’ll go to preserve the magical circus, even if it means facing his biggest challenge yet—coming out.
The Tale of Grandpa's Hair is a hilarious story about the unlikely travels of Grandpa's toupee, as told by his nine-year-old grandson, Lucas. The journey begins when Grandpa is body surfing, and loses his toupee in the surf! Not able to face Grammie without his hair, the two set out on a mission to retrieve the lost toupee. Join in the fun as Lucas and Grandpa search for the lost hair, and encounter more than they ever expected along the way...
Climate catastrophe leaves the people of Earth fighting for oxygen in this gripping dystopian thriller from bestselling sci-fi author Alastair Chisholm.
