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1	The Christmas Sweater more books like this by Glenn Beck (Read by), Kevin Balfe, Jason Wright add to wishlist In this heartwarming story of redemption and atonement from the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author and popular radio and television host, a young boy is given a sweater by his mother before she dies--a final gesture that teaches him the true meaning of love. see all copies from $7.26! new only from $7.38! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Angle of Repose more books like this by Wallace Earle Stegner add to wishlist A retired, ailing history professor, Lyman Ward, has been deserted by his wife. To distract himself from pain, both physical and emotional, he embarks on the project of editing the private papers of his grandmother, an artist and writer married to a geologist. Ward recounts the story of his grandparents' life juxtaposed with his own--specifically, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.89! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Walk Two Moons more books like this by Sharon Creech add to wishlist While traveling by car with her grandparents from Ohio to Idaho to visit with, and hopefully bring home, her mother, 13-year-old Salamanca Hiddle tells stories about her friend, Phoebe. As the journey progresses, and Salamanca's story moves forward, it becomes obvious that Phoebe and Salamanca have more in common than Salamanca originally thought. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.23! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Fablehaven more books like this by Brandon Mull add to wishlist For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite ... Kendra and her brother Seth have ... see all copies from $2.39! new only from $4.83! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Like Gold Refined more books like this by Janette Oke add to wishlist If Virginia could have chosen to accept or discard all the changes that came her way, she gladly would have let most of them pass right by herself and her family. She loved her life--living on the farm with her beloved Jonathan and their children, not far from her parents and her grandparents. But a change that is tearing at her heart is the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.35! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Icy Sparks more books like this by Gwyn Hyman Rubio add to wishlist Set in 1956, this is the story of Icy, a 10-year-old girl with Tourette's syndrome who has been raised in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky by her grandparents. She does her best to hide the jerks and spasms brought on by her disorder, but the other kids call her the "Frog Child", and eventually Icy is sent to a children's asylum. Upon her return, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Journey more books like this by Patricia MacLachlan add to wishlist Eleven-year-old Journey and his sister, Cat, attempt to deal with their mother's abandonment. Left with their grandparents, the duo finds different ways to deal with their grief--Cat by working in the farm's garden, Journey by trying to place blame--especially on his grandfather. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Christmas in the Country more books like this by Cynthia Rylant, Diane Goode (Illustrator) add to wishlist Newbery medalist Rylant returns to her Appalachian roots in this story of a young girl who lives with her grandparents in the country. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.73! \| first editions
9	The Islander more books like this by Cynthia Rylant add to wishlist The year he is ten, Daniel Jennings meets a mermaid. With a single word, she opens the world for him, though he must puzzle out her meaning over another ten years on the wind-scoured coast of Coquille, the Pacific Northwest island upon which Daniel lives with his grandfather. This haunting, beautiful tale is a story of marvelous happenings in a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $58.20! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Chicken Soup for the Grandparent's Soul: Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Grandparents more books like this by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Hanoch McCarty add to wishlist In this latest addition to the Chicken Soup family, children and grandchildren will relive memories of their parents and grandparents as they read stories of love, humor and wisdom. Each touching tale will inspire them to make the most of the time they still have together and encourage them to seek deeper experiences. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.69! \| signed copies \| SVS
11 view cover	Eddie's Bastard more books like this by William Kowalski add to wishlist A foundling child left at the home of a wealthy patriarch grows up and discovers family secrets. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Girl in the Shadows more books like this by V C Andrews add to wishlist In this follow-up to "April Shadows," April is hired by elderly Mrs. Westington to look after her deaf granddaughter, Echo. But when Echo's no-good mother and her boyfriend arrive, April and Echo suddenly find themselves in danger. Original. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
13 view cover	Franklin's Thanksgiving more books like this by Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark (Illustrator) add to wishlist Disappointed when he learns that his grandparents will not be able to attend the family's Thanksgiving celebration, Franklin the turtle secretly invites some surprise guests to the feast. Little does he know that both his parents have also invited guests to the party. Will there be enough food to go around? Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.83! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Little Bear's visit more books like this by Else Holmelund Minarik add to wishlist Little Bear visits with his grandparents who take turns telling him stories. Grandma Bear tells Little Bear a story about his own mother's childhood, and Grandpa Bear tells him about a goblin's scary adventure. Ink drawings accompany the text of this beginning reader book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Hope Meadows: Real Life Stories of Healing and Caring from an Inspiring Community more books like this by Wes Smith add to wishlist Pairing senior citizens with unwanted foster children, Hope Meadows is the brainchild of a determined sociologist. Built on an abandoned Air Force base in Illinois, the community is a remarkable town that's changing lives by making dreams come true. It's a place where "unadoptable" children are given the chance to thrive in permanent homes. A book ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Just a Day at the Pond more books like this by Mercer Mayer (Illustrator) add to wishlist Summertime is here. Little Critter heads off for a day at his grandparents' farm. He loves to fish in the pond and collect frogs, but he "doesn't" love to swim. Little Critter doesn't really know how to swim. But with the help of some bees he's kicking and paddling like a pro. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
17 view cover	Sweet, Sweet Memory more books like this by Jacqueline Woodson, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist A young girl copes with the death of her beloved grandfather by listening to the fond reminiscences of other family members and by reflecting on her own special memories. Pastel illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions
18 view cover	What the Moon Saw more books like this by Laura Resau add to wishlist Clara Luna's name means" clear moon" in Spanish, but lately, her head has felt anything but clear. "What The Moon Saw" is an enchanting story of discovering one's true self in the most unexpected place. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| SVS
19 view cover	Monster Fish Frenzy more books like this by Kirk Scroggs (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.19! \| SVS
20 view cover	Dracula Vs. Grampa at the Monster Truck Spectacular more books like this by Kirk Scroggs (Illustrator) add to wishlist Scroggs creates an outrageous new chapter book series full of fiendish, far-out fun. Goofy Grampa takes his grandson Wiley to a monster truck show in the middle of an F5 tornado, where they meet Colonel Dracula, whose primo vampire truck feeds on some pretty sinister "gas." Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
21 view cover	Grandchildren Are So Much Fun I Should Have Had Them First more books like this by Lois Wyse add to wishlist In February 1989, Lois Wyse's Funny, You Don't Look Like a Grandmother hit the bookstores and immediately became the gift sensation of the year. Now she is set to do it again with this delightfully fresh look at grandparenting in the '90s. With attractive packaging that recalls the joyful spirit of Funny, this is sure to be a steady seller. Two ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Always Have Popsicles: The Handbook to Help You Be the Best Grandparent and Really Enjoy Your Grandchildren more books like this by Rebecca Harvin add to wishlist Every grandparent should own a copy of this delightful book filled with great ideas on how to be the best grandparent ever and really enjoy the grandchildren. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.54! \| SVS
23 view cover	Book of One Hundred Truths more books like this by Julie Schumacher add to wishlist ""I should probably mention something right now before this story goes any further: my name is Theodora Grumman, and I am a liar."" It's hard for Thea to write four truths a day in the notebook her mother gave her for the summer. Especially when her grandparents' house on the Jersey Shore is even more packed with family than usual, and her cousin ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.96! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Finn more books like this by Matthew Olshan add to wishlist This book is for readers of ages 12 and above. Chloe Wilder lives with her grandparents in a quiet middle class neighbourhood. Some say she is angry, others think of her as quiet, but in reality, she is finally learning to replace some of the demons in her nightmares with a sense of normalcy. She has loving guardians; an eccentric but true friend, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	Maravilla, La more books like this by Alfredo Vea add to wishlist "A forceful vision of the vibrant, symbiotic co-existence of colliding cultures" (San Francisco Chronicle), this much-praised literary debut by Mexican-American author Vea spins a lyrical and largely autobiographical tale of life in a squatter's community outside Phoenix in the 1950s. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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