From Mexican-American actress Marisa Kristine Hernandez comes a debut picture book about a young girl's life in Texas with her loving grandfather My grandpa has been there since the beginning that I could remember. He picked me up from school and we got paletas in spring, summer and September. So begins a young girl's story of her doting grandfather. Memories of growing up in a Mexican-American household in Texas fill the pages as Marisa Kristine Hernandez remembers the hero in her life and coming to terms with his passing. Perfect to read with a child who has recently lost a loved one, Grandpa's Our Hero proves that no matter what, our loved ones remain alive in our hearts forever.

This acclaimed picture book from two award-winning creators about connecting across generational and language differences shows that sometimes you don't need words to find common ground. When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens -- with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words. With spare text by Minh Lê and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, this stirring story about reaching across barriers will be cherished for years to come. "A beautifully told and illustrated story about a grandson and grandfather struggling to communicate across divides of language, age and culture." --- Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize winner Don't miss LIFT, also by Minh Lê and Dan Santat!

'I awoke in the darkness listening to the sound of a jack hammer. After a few moments, I realized it was me, the jack hammer, my heart. Fear engulfed me and I remained still wondering why my heart was pounding so heavily in my ears. Where was I? The room was dark, and except for the throbbing of my heart, silence ensued.' Even though they were hundreds of miles apart at the time, the message of her grandfather's death reached her in a dream. My Hero, My Ding tells the poignant story of Lisa and her grandfather and the overwhelming bond they shared. You'll find yourself captivated with love, and find yourself gaining a deeper understanding of life-lessons. Experience the antics that were shared and discover the respect and affection between two ordinary people with an extraordinary connection.

Grandpa’s Boots By: Louise Davis Every evening, Klair knows Grandpa is home from his hard ranch work when she hears the clink, clink, clink of his spurs. Klair wants to be just like Grandpa and have a pair of boots of her own. One day, Klair joins Grandpa for a day of work on his cattle ranch. Grandpa’s rules are simple: help, listen, and don’t complain. Klair works hard all day to be just like Grandpa. But will it be enough? Grandpa’s Boots is a loving tale about the wonderful lessons we can learn from our family.

A series of stories put together to make you laugh and reflect on the good things in life. Many of the stories are true in nature, telling of the comical things said and done by kids and grandkids as they were growing up. There is also a mixture of fiction and some stories about the author's thoughts as he travels to and fro. Hunters and fishermen will enjoy the fiction. Moms will recognize such things as an occasional toad in the jeans pockets. Nature lovers will enjoy the lines about the wind, clouds, and trees. Most of these stories are written to ease the stress of daily life. If you take the time to read two stories a day for a month, see how they may start or end your day with a laugh, and at the end of the month, you may be less stressed out.

Ted Borgeas, transcended from a Foot Surgeon-Podiatrist to TV & Radio Producer-Director, To Author (Ted has been a member of AFTRA for over 20 years. (American Federation of Radio & Television Artists)His current popular TV productions Grandpa is a Giggle and Living In An AttitudeIts Magic! With Ted Borgeas are viewed weekly on Time-Warner and Cox Television, public access. As his continuous radio-talk show was for 15 years.This 75 year old dynamo whom nobody would hire, with a history of cancer, Built his own Empire. These are fun bedtime stories from his TV productions and grandchildren to grown up kids. Call Ted for details.Email: [email protected] Website: www.atborgeas.comPhone: 619-235-9393, Pager: 800-494-5341, Direct: 619-227-9393PO Box, 3022, La Jolla, CA 92038-3022Copyright © 2004 Ted Borgeas. All Rights Reserved