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Watch Me, Grandma! Watch Me!
Roberta Harman Ford
Embark on a heartwarming adventure with Dakota and her loving Grandma in Watch Me, Grandma! Watch Me! As Dakota navigates the playground, she calls to her Grandma to share the joy of exploration and discovery, and hears Grandma’s reply of comforting and steady encouragement. Perfect for early childhood and young readers, this charming tale celebrates the magic of childhood and the love that spans a lifetime.
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Grandma's Dressing Game
Roberta Harman Ford
Grandma's Dressing Game shows how humor, love, and a little magic can accomplish even irritating tasks like getting dressed for school in the morning.
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A Different Part of the Forest: a gentle tale of divorce
Roberta Harman Ford
The second in the Old Elbows series, A Different Part of the Forest: a Gentle Tale of Divorce, tells the story of the love parents have for their children even through separation and divorce. The story recounts the early days of a young tree family, emphasizing how much the parents and grandparents care for their young saplings. The parents patiently answer their children’s questions, fears, and anxiety, explaining logistics such as where they will live and acknowledging their sadness. The children are taught that their new family arrangement will be just as loving, supportive, and safe.
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Andrew's Big Move
Roberta Harman Ford
Andrew calls his grandma because things from his bedroom keep disappearing into boxes in preparation for a move to a new house. His grandmother reassures him that everything will get to his new room, “Absolutely, rootly, tootly, kazootly!” And she is right!
Andrew’s Big Move addresses the worries of a toddler who wonders if he will ever again see everything that is disappearing from his room as it gets packed for his big move.
Inspired by her many grandchildren, Roberta Harman Ford’s Old Elbows books explore common but difficult situations, helping equip children to process and embrace them. Each book focuses on a life experience that can facilitate communication between children, parents, and other caregivers.
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