It is reported that there are between 60 and 80 million grandparents in the U.S. currently. And, of course, that number is growing all the time. There are also many more great-grandparents than at any other time in history. Children growing up now have the love and wisdom of so many "parents"
After talking with a friend who has eleven grandchildren--all living nearby, Lori Stewart starting thinking about what would happen if she had a gaggle of grandchildren--and they all descended upon her at once. The result is If I had as many grandchildren as you...
Through lively, warm-hearted verse, an optimistic message, and eye-catching photographic illustrations, this whimsical and uplifting book is a journey of discovery for children looking for "adventuresome fun", and for grandparents finding their very special role as "memory makers"
The book sparks imagination and creativity, and inspires children to dream and explore and discover that place outside themselves, where they learn about sharing and caring. The book inspires grandparents to make time to make memories with their grandchildren.
The story is narrated by "Grand Paws", a wise old lion who gives advice to a befuddled grandfather about wondrous places to go, lessons to teach, and uplifting things to do with his grandchildren. The story celebrates extraordinary art forms (driftwood horses), natural phenomena (upside down rainbows), wonders of the ancient world, and 'pop' culture. The captioned photographs show that it is quite possible to do nearly everything in this book.
If I had as many grandchildren as you... is the perfect gift book for children to give to their grandparents, (hint: Grandparents Day is coming up 9/9/12) and for friends and relatives to give to anyone who is--or is about to become--a grandparent!
About the Author
Lori Stewart is a native Californian, born and raised in Marin County. After graduating from Santa Clara University, she headed east for a long career in finance, technology and wildlife conservation. She has written for business throughout her career, and always just for the joy of it.
Ms. Stewart lives in Carmel, CA. She currently writes and runs AFTA Associates, a non-profit organization she started that supports wildlife conservation through community enterprise.
If I had as many grandchildren as you... is Stewart's first children's/grandparent's book. She is teaming with schools, children's museums, retirement centers, independent book and specialty stores, and regional charities throughout California and the West Coast to spread this delightful message to an ever-expanding population of grandparents and their grandchildren, and support their causes.
My Take on the Book
This is a beautiful book of rhyming, photographs, and numerous ideas of how grandparents can spend special time with their grandchildren. Most of the ideas are so easy to plan: build things, picnics, create using all kinds of materials, play outdoor games, pray, read, fish, hug, sing, dance, etc. To me the biggest message is to spend that precious time with them while they are young and make memories that will last for a lifetime.
With my own grandchildren I take photos of our playtime and then make a photo book for them to enjoy and recall our time together. This book is a springboard from which you, as the grandparent, can plan extraordinary days with your precious grandchildren.
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