101 Ways to Be a Good Granny

by Harriet Ziefert, Katie Kath (Illustrator)

Overview

Let Us Count the Ways...

Are the ways of good grandmothers endless? Perhaps! But this charming ode makes a good dent in the list, offering 101, and counting, examples of what makes a grandmother a wonderful:

confidant/advisor, explorer, partner, teacher, treat-and-surprise giver, transportation facilitator, teammate, bandmate, stylist, anytime, every time cheerleader/handholder—and friend!

To name just a few!

Here’s both a loving tribute-gift for a special grandparent or parent, and a nifty “reminder” to give a beloved grandchild.

What may be best about a good granny is… you can always count on her!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781609055141
Publisher:	Blue Apple Books
Publication date:	07/21/2015
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	AD370L (what's this?)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Harriet Ziefert: Harriet Ziefert is the acclaimed author of over 300 books for children. As an educator, Harriet was among the founding pioneers in the development and teaching of what today is known as the Common Core Curriculum.

Katie Kath: Katie Kath is a freelance illustrator who specializes in creating art for children's, middle-grade, and YA books, as well as other material geared toward kids. Her internationally acclaimed illustrations have won the 2014 3x3 Magazine Distinguished Merit Award for Picture Books, the 2013 SCBWI Student Illustrator Scholarship, and a 2012 Applied Arts magazine Student Award. She holds an MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design.

Editorial Reviews

06/29/2015
Lively grandmothers with a variety of skin tones, ages, and interests demonstrate 101 ways they play important roles in their grandchildren’s lives in this list-style offering. The 101 ideas referenced in the title are grouped into more than 30 sections, including “In the Garden” and “Feed Their Brains,” which offer a mix of activities (“45. Play miniature golf” “70. Walk a new neighborhood”) and more emotional means of support (a “Give Praise” section includes encouragements like “Awesome!” and “Nice hairdo!”). The grandmother-directed text should leave readers with lots of options the next time they tackle the final suggestion: “Have a sleepover!” Up to age 5. Illustrator’s agent: Justin Rucker, Shannon Associates. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

"Lively grandmothers with a variety of skin tones, ages, and interests demonstrate 101 ways they play important roles in their grandchildren’s lives in this list-style offering. The 101 ideas referenced in the title are grouped into more than 30 sections, including 'In the Garden' and 'Feed Their Brains,' which offer a mix of activities ('45. Play miniature golf' '70. Walk a new neighborhood') and more emotional means of support (a 'Give Praise' section includes encouragements like 'Awesome!' and 'Nice hairdo!'). The grandmother-directed text should leave readers with lots of options the next time they tackle the final suggestion: 'Have a sleepover!'"— Publishers Weekly

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