Grandma’s Poetry Book charts the nostalgic journey from birth to teens as seen through the eyes of a grandmother. It captures the many facets of those fleeting, easily forgotten moments as the grandchildren grow. Touching and funny in turn, the poems resonate with a grandmother’s love for her grandchildren. Inspired by A A Milne and the bouncy verse of Pam Ayres, Grandma’s Poetry Book was inspired by the birth of Di Castle’s first grandchild. It has been illustrated by Denise Horn – whose sketches capture the special bond between grandparents and their families. Praise for Grandma’s Poetry Book 'With gentle humour and self-effacing honesty, Di Castle charts the progress of Nanny-hood from the life-changing first phone call to the grandchild’s teens. Sparing no blushes, these affectionate rhymes record the incidents and stages that all grandparents will recognise.’ – Adrienne Dines, author of Toppling Miss April 'The collection is both inspiring and intriguing, accompanied by delightful illustrations.’ – Roderick Grant, author of Clap Hands For the Singing Molecatcher and Stathalder

David A. Ballard draws inspiration from his own experiences and that of his children and grandchildren, his nieces and nephews, in his first collection of lyrical poems for children of all ages. There are belly laughs including a roller skating grandma, and a mischievous elephant, and a boy with a musical talent for playing his bum, and a mouse that flies to the moon, and a bookworm called Bertie - and don't forget Giggling Gertie! Enjoy reflective poems about the simple things in life, from having fun at the beach and the treasures you can discover in the attic, to the joy of yo-yos, kites and beautiful sunsets. We hope you enjoy this collection of personal poems to make you smile and think from a talented new poet and song writer. An 86 page paperback, including colour illustrations

The theme of Anne Coltman's debut volume of poetry is grandmothers and grandchildren. Now a grandmother herself, Coltman reflects upon the special bond she shared with her grandmother, the relationship her children had with her own mother, and the role she plays as a grandmother today. The result is a collection of verse examining her often humorous experiences as a family matriarch as well as an exploration of the unique role grandmothers have in modern family life. This collection is sure to be a treat for readers young and old.

*Audio Enhanced Read-Along EbookNominee for 2017 Cybils Award, Best Fiction Picture Book, Children's and Young AdultGrandmother Thorn treasures her garden, where not a leaf, twig or pebble is allowed out of place. But when a persistent plant sprouts without her permission, Grandmother begins to unravel. "Her hair became as tangled as the vines on her fence. Her garden fell into disrepair. One morning, she did not rake the path." A dear friend, the passage of seasons, and a gift only nature can offer help Grandmother Thorn discover that some things are beyond our control, and that sweetness can blossom in unexpected places.

Chicago Public Library’s 2017 Best of the Best Books selection "A fine addition to book collections about families, food, counting, and joyous gatherings" — The Horn Book This sweet, rhyming counting book introduces young readers to numbers one through fifteen as Grandma’s family and friends fill her tiny house on Brown Street. Neighbors, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and grandkids crowd into the house and pile it high with treats for a family feast. But when the walls begin to bulge and nobody has space enough to eat, one clever grandchild knows exactly what to do.

Do you love your granny? I love her so much. Grandma occupies a significant place in our lives. She tells us stories, she looks after us and she brings a happy smile on our face. This little book is a book of poetry woven around our grandma. Read it. Hope you will love it.