Author: 楊陽Publisher:
ISBN: 9789881858399
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A celebration of the devotion of grandparents to their families, and their contribution to the cultural history of foodways.
Author: Duluth (Minn.). Department of Parks and RecreationMy Grandma Likes To Cook
Author: Kim Mitzo ThompsonPublisher: Twin Sisters®
ISBN: 1575833239
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
A visit to Grandma’s house for dinner is a fun-filled, tasty event. And of course, dinner is not complete without dessert. What will Grandma make for dinner? Through simple text and beautifully-illustrated art, young readers learn the names of various foods as well as good table manners. Learn simple Spanish words and phrases with the corresponding version A mi Abuela, le gusta cocinar.
Author: Faye FultonChinatown Pretty
Author: Valerie LuuPublisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452175837
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Chinatown Pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six Chinatowns. Andria Lo and Valerie Luu have been interviewing and photographing Chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and Instagram, Chinatown Pretty, since 2014. Chinatown Pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) everywhere—but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, and a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances. • Photos span Chinatowns in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Vancouver. • The style is a mix of modern and vintage, high and low, handmade and store bought clothing. • This is a celebration of Chinese American culture, active old-age, and creative style. Chinatown Pretty shares nuggets of philosophical wisdom and personal stories about immigration and Chinese-American culture. This book is great for anyone looking for advice on how to live to a ripe old age with grace and good humor—and, of course, on how to stay stylish. • This book will resonate with photography buffs, fashionistas, and Asian Americans of all ages. • Chinatown Pretty has been featured by Vogue.com, San Francisco Chronicle, Design Sponge, Rookie, Refinery29, and others. • With a textured cover and glossy bellyband, this beautiful volume makes a deluxe gift. • Add it to the shelf with books like Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton, Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen, and Fruits by Shoichi Aoki.
Going to Grandma and Grandpa's House
Author: Lance C. BirdPublisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525595229
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
This delightful children's book will appeal to children between the ages of 5-8, however parents and grandparents will also enjoy being engaged in the happy process with their young readers and listeners. Seven-year-old Logan is always excited to be visiting with his paternal grandparents at their farmhouse in the country. When his parents go away and leave Logan at the farm for a week, he sees it as an adventure. There, Logan gets to explore and learn new things. Helping his Grandpa with chores, eating Grandma's delicious home-made meals, being taught skills and about values that seem to have all but disappeared in this current time are just a few of the experiences Logan has during the week. But Logan's also scared of Midnight, his grandparents' mean cat. When Midnight scratches and bites him, Logan receives the love and support that only his grandparents can provide.
I Dream of Popo
Author: Livia BlackburnePublisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250819954
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
From New York Times bestselling author Livia Blackburne and illustrator Julia Kuo, here is I Dream of Popo. This delicate, emotionally rich picture book celebrates a special connection that crosses time zones and oceans as Popo and her granddaughter hold each other in their hearts forever. I dream with Popo as she rocks me in her arms. I wave at Popo before I board my flight. I talk to Popo from across the sea. I tell Popo about my adventures. When a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her popo every day, but even if their visits are fleeting, their love is ever true and strong. A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021 A Booklist Editors' Choice Winner for 2021
How to Babysit a Grandma: Read & Listen Edition
Author: Jean ReaganPublisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0385388713
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
When you babysit a grandma, if you're lucky . . . it's a sleepover at her house! And with the useful tips found in this book, you're guaranteed to become an expert grandma-sitter in no time. (Be sure to check out the sections on: How to keep a grandma busy; Things to do at the park; Possible places to sleep, and what to do once you're both snugly tucked in for the night.) From the author-illustrator team behind the bestselling How to Babysit a Grandpa comes a funny and heartwarming celebration of grandmas and grandchildren. This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Grandmother’s Visit
Author: Betty QuanPublisher: Groundwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1554989558
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
Grace says goodbye to Grandmother in this touching book about love and loss. Grandmother lives with Grace’s family. She teaches her how to measure water for rice. She tells her stories about growing up in China and together they savor the flavors of her childhood. Grandmother says goodbye when she drops Grace off at school every morning and hello when she picks her up at the end of the day. Suddenly, Grandmother stops walking Grace to and from school, and the door to her room stays closed. Father comes home early to make dinner, but the rice bowls stay full. One day, Grandmother’s room is empty. And soon after, she is buried. After the funeral, Grace’s mom turns on all the outside lights so that Grandmother’s spirit can find its way home for one final goodbye. Carmen Mok’s gentle illustrations show the love between a child and her grandmother in this story that will resonate with anyone who has lost a loved one. Betty Quan’s picture-book debut is haunting yet hopeful. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.6 Identify who is telling the story at various points in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7 Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
Grandpa's Soup
Author: Eiko KadonoPublisher: Eerdmans Young Readers
ISBN: 9780802851956
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
After the death of his wife, an old man gradually realizes that making the soup she used to cook and sharing it with friends eases his loneliness. A warm story about loss and friendship. Color illustrations throughout.
