Great Grandpa Went to Heaven In His Wheelchair

by Annie Dixon

Overview

Great Grandpa Went to Heaven In His Wheelchair is about two boys and their growing relationship with their great-grandpa. This book was written to help young children understand and become comfortable with older relatives, such as great-grandparents. The author's grandchildren, André and Caleb, were the inspiration for this book.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013634534
Publisher:	GAFS Enterprise
Publication date:	08/05/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Annie Kessee Dixon graduated from Grambling State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, Prairie View A&M State University of Texas with a Masters of Education in Guidance and Counseling, and Centenary College of Shreveport, Louisiana with a Certification in School Administration.

Annie is a retired educator who worked 36 years for Caddo Parish Schools in Louisiana. She taught kindergarten through fifth grade for many years.

Her husband's name is Fulton. Her family includes daughter Shelia who is married to Blair, and her son Greg. She has two grandchildren, Andre' and Caleb, who were the inspiration for this story.

In addition to writing, Annie likes gardening, exercising, reading, and traveling. She also enjoys decorating and volunteering in her community.

Annie also conducts workshops and programs for adults who deal with children and who want to learn more about multigenerational families and the issues they face. These workshops and programs are great for staff development, retreats, and book club events.

If you'd like to invite Annie to discuss this book and multigenerational issues at your event, please write to her at and tell her the details of your event -- including age range of audience, date, number of participants, and what you'd like her to discuss.