Grandparenting category: 214 books

The First Native American tradition of elders imparting wisdom to younger generations has no counterpart in contemporary American culture. Our culture has no systematic way of transmitting the knowledge of our seniors to our young people. If anything, a societal disconnect or gulf exists between our...

Who else but a father would persist, all afternoon, in trying to get a stubborn kite to achieve lift-off, even long after the kids have gone inside to watch TV? -Cathy Hamilton, Who Else but a Father?Fathers are a rare, special breed, prone to over-the-top yet endearing behaviors that set them...

Teach me to dance, to cook and to sew. Teach me to fish and help me to grow. This is a wonderful story of a young girl staying for the day with her grandma. Grandparents and Grandchildren all over the world will understand and appreciate the love and joy of spending time with each other.

This gift book is perfect for a new generation of grandfathers who identify more with peace, love, and rock 'n' roll than with shake, rattle, and roll. 

A special man in my life had a beard. One day it was gone. This inspired me to write the poem Grandpa's Beard Has Disappeared. This in turn grew into this collection of stories and poems for children. All are biographic or autobiographic.

The beat goes on. Get caught up on the latest happenings in the Lord family. Our three grandkids are growing up. They are now 12, 8, and 6. Kate just turned 19 and is in college. 80 year old Marilyn is still her demanding self, and Fran and Jim continue to get through each day by following their motto: "One foot in front of the other." And remember, everything changes yet nothing changes.

During a season of life when grandmothers appear to lose so much—our hair, our health, even our pets—God gifts us with a child. We have another opportunity to view life through the eyes of a child, and as a result, each new day overflows with possibilities. This time around, we are not new...

I compiled this book as a tribute to grandmothers both new and 'experienced.' Families just wouldn't be complete without them." --Mary EngelbreitLauded by the Wall Street Journal for creating a "vast empire of cuteness" and dubbed "a Norman Rockwell for our times" by People magazine, Mary Engelbreit...

This collection of endearing stories about what we call our grandmothers will give you a smile and warm your heart. Grandmother-related quotes, lists, and anecdotes are also included. Illustrated.

Stories Grandparents Tell About Their Grandchildren is a touching and humorous collection of anecdotes and memories from grandparents about their grandchildren. From the pranks and charm of small tots to the adventures and achievements of older grandchildren, these stories are sure to strike a familiar...

Jeff and Ben Gill learn the hard way how to row a boat on Molokai's high seas.  Their overly-critical father is reminiscent of Captain William Bligh.

Two brothers compete for their father's attention at their grandmother's ranch on the island of Molokai, a competition that takes the form of a fishing contest.

I was totally unprepared for Damon’s next move. The little spoon was made out of hard plastic that must have felt good on his gums. Upon the approach of the next buzzing bee, Damon’s left hand shot out and he grabbed the spoon from my hand. He misjudged his first attempt to find his mouth and the...

  My father kept Granny’s diamond ring on the top shelf of the medicine cabinet in his bathroom next to a blue jar of anti-itching cream. I saw it through the glass shelf whenever I slid the cabinet open for toothpaste. The ring haunted me. It promised no shallow glitter...