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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When a young girl is asked where she's from--where she's really from--she's no longer as sure she was. She decides to turn to her dear abuelo for some help with this ever-persistent question. But he doesn't quite give her the answer she expects."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before--in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his...
7) Old to joy
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When young Joy goes to spend the day with Grandmama, she struggles to find beauty in all the old things at Grandmama's house. None of it looks or smells quite the same as it does at home. But as the day passes, Grandmama patiently helps Joy discover how the old ways can bring joy to any heart. Whether it's the swaying of stately trees, bubbles dancing in a sink filled with dishes, the sweet scents of a lovingly tended garden, or the memories found...
10) Seoul food
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
When Hana's grandparents visit, Hana decides to cook a meal that represents both her Korean and Southern heritages.
11) We could fly
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"At a sparrow's urging, a young girl feels a mysterious trembling in her arms, a lightness in her feet, a longing to be free. Her mother tells her that her Granny Liza experienced the same, as did many of their people before her. Perhaps it's time, Mama says, to slip the bonds of earth and join the journey started long ago. To hold each other tight and rise"--
12) Like so
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Just as the sun loves the day and the moon loves the waves, a grandmother shows how her family's love is natural and connected to the world around them.
13) A grand day
Author
Lexile measure
AD 400L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Celebrates the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren."--
15) Wild
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A boy and his granddad are taking care of someone's cat for the day. The boy does lots of reading up about what cats like, but this cat doesn't seem to like anything! And then it runs off into the wild, leading them to a jungle adventure of their own"--
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Henry loves talking with Grandpa, but Grandpa has stopped listening. Mom says to just give him time. But Henry wants to talk to Grandpa now. So Henry tries his favorite game: Top Threes. And something amazing happens: Grandpa starts talking again. Out of a tale of favorite sandwiches and zoo animals, outings and trains, emerges a moving story about love, loss, and the wonder of grannies and grandpas"--
18) A plan for Pops
Author
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Lou spends every Saturday with Grandad and Pops. They walk to the library hand in hand, like a chain of paper dolls. Grandad reads books about science and design, Pops listens to rock and roll, and Lou bounces from lap to lap. But everything changes one Saturday. Pops has a fall. That night there is terrible news: Pops will be confined to a wheelchair, not just for now, but for always. Unable to cope with his new circumstances, he becomes withdrawn...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Betty loves visiting Grandma and playing in her beautiful garden, Acorn Hollows. It is her most favorite place in the whole world! Together they tend to Grandma's wildflowers and berry bushes, and even make jam to sell at the local farmers market. But when a mysterious creature starts destroying the Hollows, Betty is determined to find a way to stop it. Can she come up with a plan to save their beloved garden?"--
20) Our favorite day
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Follows Papa and his granddaughter as they spend another Thursday together.
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