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Halmoni's Day

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By Edna Coe Bercaw

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Jennifer's halmoni (grandmother) has just arrived from South Korea. She speaks no English and dresses in the traditional silk gown. Jennifer loves her halmoni, but isn't sure what the other kids in her class will think if she comes to Grandparents' Day at school.

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Grandparents Song

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By Sheila Hamanaka

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All the many cultures of grandparents in America are celebrated in this lovely, rhyming book.
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Grandpa's Hotel

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By Riki Levinson

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Join the fun when everybody comes to Grandpa's guest house in the beautiful mountains.

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Grandpa's Garden Lunch

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By Judith Caseley

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After helping Grandpa in the garden, Sarah and her grandparents eat a lunch made from the home-grown vegetables and herbs. [Book description]
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Fireflies for Nathan

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By Shulamith Levey Oppenheim ; pictures by John Ward

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Nathan loves hearing stories from his grandparents of the fun his father had when he was a kid, including making a lamp full of firefly light to put beside his bed.
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Everything Is Different at Nonna's House

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By Caron Lee Cohen

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A young boy describes the differences between his home in the city and life on his grandparents' farm and learns that no matter where he is their love for him is always the same. [Book description]
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Bluebird Summer

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By Deborah Hopkinson

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Gramps' farm isn't the same after Grandma's death, but slowly Mags and Cody work to recreate her spirit by bringing back some of the things she loved. [Book description]
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All the Places to Love

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By Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated by Mike Wimmer

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A newborn is held to the window of his family's farmstead by his grandmother. He can feel the wind on his face and see all the places to love. Far off a stream glides by and a blueberry patch waits on a hilltop for eager hands on summer days.
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Robert Lives with His Grandparents

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By Martha Whitmore Hickman

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Robert is embarrassed to admit to his classmates that he has lived with his grandparents ever since his parents' divorce. JE Fic Hic

Suggested for ages 5 - 8

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Georgie Lee

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By Sharon Phillips Denslow and Lynne Rae Perkins (Illustrator)

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Georgie Lee is like no other cow you've ever seen - smart, sweet, funny. J.D. is about to find out that a summer on Grandmother's farm with Georgie Lee is full of adventure, hiking, haunted houses, swimming, riddles, and fun!

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