Grandpa Hugs


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Rhyming text celebrates all the fun things that children do with their grandfathers, including sharing treats, going fishing, and reading books together.




How You Can Be an Awesome Grandpa


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Memorable moments! What will be forever remembered by your grandchild when they look back at time spent together? How You Can Be an Awesome Grandpa presents a collection of ideas, suggestions, techniques, experiences, and thoughts that can make anyone's experience as a grandpa more successful and rewarding. From learning to give your grandchild meaningful compliments to fi nding activities that help to build his or her self-esteem, author James Gooch offers several techniques that are designed to create stronger relationships between grandpas and their grandchildren. Gooch interviewed many grandpas and grandchildren in order to gather their wisdom; in this helpful guide, he shares the answers to the questions he asked during their interviews. From these suggestions, the blueprint of a respected, honored, and fun grandpa has emerged. Stories fi lled with cherished memories and successful techniques for building better relationships blend with humor and sadness to help you understand your role as a grandfather. Take advantage of the experiences of others who have created fantastic memories to help you master being a grandpa. Anybody can be a grandfather, but it takes someone special to be an awesome grandpa.




Grandpa's Clock


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"Slow and steady," that's how you make a grandfather clock. Grandpa should know. He and Cayley have made nineteen clocks together. Now they are making Cayley's very own, a Lord Nelson. Then, one night, Cayley awakes to the sound of a siren. Grandpa is gone. Cayley is scared by what she sees when she is allowed to visit him in the hospital. But scared or not, she knows what Grandpa needs, and she tells him, "Slow and steady" as he heals. The Lord Nelson clock waits, patiently, to be finished.




Jimmy


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Once you look at the world through Jimmy's eyes, you'll never see it the same again. Jimmy's world is a place where a boy can grow to be a man, even if he's "special." Where angels hover, mostly unseen. Where danger can happen, and hearts can falter—but love is never wasted. From best-selling author Robert Whitlow comes a poignant tale of innocence and courage in the tradition of Huckleberry Finn and To Kill A Mockingbird.




Gab's Send-Off For Grandpa


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Two –year-old Gab is at the airport with his family to send-off his Grandpa back to his work in South America after six weeks of spending happy time together. For the past three days, he has been clinging tightly to Grandpa and that upsets everybody, especially Grandma. How would little Gab react when Grandpa leaves? The thought of it already hurts. This is a story of how a very young child has taught us a big lesson about letting go.




Grandpa Rules


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Fourteen years ago, Mike Milligan learned he would become a grandfather for the first time. He was surprised to find that there was little or no information available on what it means to be a grandfather, how to make the most of the experience, and how to be the best grandfather possible. Sure, there were shelves of books dedicated to grandmothers—all with cuddly covers depicting spring bouquets or gentle little lambs. But there was not a single book that spoke to him, a sixty-four-year-old grandfather-to-be. It struck him that there were countless other grandfathers out there experiencing this same feeling of neglect. With over a decade of grandparenting under his belt, Milligan is thrilled to offer his Grandpa Rules. Over the years, Milligan has discovered some universal rules that apply to grandfathers everywhere. For example, the "let it slide" rule has taught him to take it in stride when he hears one of his grandchildren say, "Grandpa sure dresses funny." Imbued with Milligan's humor, honed during his career in comedy writing for television (The Jeffersons, All in the Family, etc.), Grandpa Rules will entertain and delight millions of grandfathers, as well as those who will soon earn the exalted title of "Grandpa." It's the perfect gift for a special grandfather, for Father's Day, a birthday, the birth of a grandchild, or just for a grandpa to read and enjoy during one of his many bathroom visits.




Supernatural Hero


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Supernatural Hero deals with sensitive topics such as death and bullying with a combination of humor, wit, and empathy. Sixth-grader Andy is your average nerd. He is shy, exceptionally good at math, and in love with Zoe, the popular girl at school. He feels lonely both at school and at home, desperately wanting to change his circumstances. After Andy’s grandpa passes away, Andy soon discovers he can still see and communicate with Grandpa’s ghost. With Grandpa’s encouraging spirit by his side, Andy strives to gain the courage to ask Zoe out on a date. But when an evil spirit jeopardizes her safety, Andy must use his newfound gift, as well as abilities he already possesses, to become the hero and save the day. Young readers everywhere will relate to Andy’s struggles and can share in his triumphs, finding inspiration to become the heroes of their own stories. Supernatural Hero is the winner of numerous awards, including: Best Indie Book Awards 2015—winner; Beverly Hills Book Awards 2014—winner; Reader's Favorite Book contest 2014s—silver medal; Independent Publisher Book Awards 2014—bronze medal; Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2014—honorable mention; Indie Excellence Book Awards 2014—finalist; London Book Festival 2013—honorable mention.




Hidden


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Lori, a young mother, struggles for life after years of a mysterious illness. During what appeared to be her last hospital stay before leaving mortality, Joan, her assigned nurse for the night, finds Lori crying out with all the ability of her physically exhausted body, No, not the children, not the children, please, not the children! Joan is quite taken back as she remembers having seen this identical scene two years before. Her own daughter, Bonnie, had cried out in this very same way before she died of an equally mysterious illness. Shocked at the unexplainable similarity, the two women resolve to step out of the norm and discover whats really happening. The truths that unfolded would have been impossible to believe had they not found in the events that followed answers to situations that, against all reason, could have had no other explanation. They stumbled across knowledge of a society hidden from detection. An organized group of people that could enslave, use, and then discard any person they targeted. Lori was being discarded. If she died in a hospital in some normal way, the truth of her slavery would never be disclosed. Nothing short of ready this story is capable of describing the life of a person targeted by this society.




Such a Pretty Face


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After losing 150 pounds from bariatric surgery, Stevie Barrett finds that life isn't so easy as a thinner person, as she contends with a jealous friend, bad romantic relationships, and a difficult family dynamic.




Grandpa's Special Journey: Remembering Together


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Grandpa's memory fades due to Alzheimer's disease, granddaughter Sofie embraces their precious moments together. From laughing in the park to a touching farewell, discover the power of love that overcomes all obstacles. A heartwarming story of connection, memories, and the legacy of unconditional love. This children's book is a glimpse into the lives of Grandpa and Sofie. Grandpa suffers from Alzheimer's, which makes Sofie sad but also determined to help Grandpa. This story is educational because it highlights important themes and lessons that are relevant to life, such as dealing with loss, cherishing precious moments, showing compassion, and finding strength in difficult times. It also illustrates the impact of Alzheimer's on individuals and families, and how love and support can help in dealing with these challenges.