Gus and Grandpa

Gus and Grandpa
Author: Claudia Mills
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780613178051

Gus feeds Grandpa's dog, goes with him to the grocery store, and because their birthdays are one day apart, shares a birthday party with him

Gus and Grandpa at Basketball

Gus and Grandpa at Basketball
Author: Claudia Mills
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2001-09-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Gus enjoys basketball practice, but the noise and pace of real games bother him, until his grandpa gives him some good advice.

Gus and Grandpa and the Two-Wheeled Bike

Gus and Grandpa and the Two-Wheeled Bike
Author: Claudia Mills
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-09
Genre: Grandfathers
ISBN: 9780756909505

Gus doesn't want to give up the training wheels on his bike, even for a new five-speed bicycle, until Grandpa helps him learn how to get along without them.

Gus & Me

Gus & Me
Author: Keith Richards
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2014-09-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0316320633

An inspiring, acclaimed picture book about family and music that details the electric moment with Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones first picked up a guitar, illustrated by his daughter, Theodora Richards. Long before there was a band, there was a boy: a young Keith Richards, who was introduced to the joy of music through his beloved granddad, Theodore Augustus Dupree, affectionately known as "Gus," who was in a jazz big band and is the namesake of Keith's daughter, Theodora Dupree Richards. Gus & Me offers a rare and intimate look into the childhood of the legendary Keith Richards through this poignant and inspiring story that is lovingly illustrated with Theodora Richards's exquisite pen-and-ink collages. This unique autobiographical picture book honors the special bond between a grandfather and grandson and celebrates the artistic talents of the Richards family through the generations. It also includes selected photographs from the Richards family collection.

Gus and Grandpa Ride the Train

Gus and Grandpa Ride the Train
Author: Claudia Mills
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 47
Release: 1998
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780374328269

Gus waves at the train near his grandfather's house, sets up a toy train, and eventually gets to ride on the train with his grandfather.

Gus and Grandpa and the Christmas Cookies

Gus and Grandpa and the Christmas Cookies
Author: Claudia Mills
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Baking
ISBN: 9780613304559

Having baked six dozen Christmas cookies for themselves and been given many more by the neighbors, Gus and Grandpa find a rewarding solution to disposing of their extra holiday treats.

Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read

Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read
Author: Laura Backes
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2012-01-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 030780917X

Get Your Child Hooked on Books! Reading can become a favorite part of any child's life—even children who think they hate to read. And, with the help of this unique book, it's easy to put your reluctant reader on the path to becoming an enthusiastic reader. Inside are 125 books that are certain to ignite your child's interest in reading. You'll find a variety of titles with real kid appeal—the best of the best for children of all reading levels. These books will captivate your child's interest and create a passion you never thought possible. So, for the love of reading and your child, come inside, explore all 125 books, and discover: ·Complete descriptions and synopses ·The appeal of each book to reluctant readers ·Suggested audience and reading levels ·Recommended readings if your child enjoys a particular book ·And much, much more! By developing a love of reading and an emotional connection to books and ideas, your child can develop and maintain a high level of interest in reading—and get a head start on life. "An excellent resource for parents and educators interested in promoting literacy among children, with practical tips on how to make reading a fun, educational, and rewarding experience for children of all ages." —Stephen Green, Ph.D., child development specialist, Texas A&M University

Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers

Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers
Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 1022
Release: 2009
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Indexes popular fiction series for K-6 readers with groupings based on thematics, consistant setting, or consistant characters. Annotated entries are arranged alphabetically by series name and include author, publisher, date, grade level, genre, and a list of individual titles in the series. Volume is indexed by author, title, and subject/genre and includes appendixes suggesting books for boys, girls, and reluctant/ESL readers.

How to Get Your Child to Love Reading

How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
Author: Esmé Raji Codell
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781565123083

Offers advice and guidelines on how to expand a child's world through books and reading, introducing three thousand teacher-recommended book titles, craft ideas, projects, recipes, and reading club tips.