The Power Of Hugs
The power of hugs BY ANNETTE PERKINS “Grandma, hold me a little longer.” What happy, magical words. Grandkids and hugs just go together, like …
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Granddaughters Fantasy
Granddaughters Fantasy BY Annette Petrick I remember riding on the train – backwards. It made me dizzy. My granddaughters have never poked through my …
The Neighbors
The Neighbors Author/Illustrator: Einat Tsarfati Age range: 4-8 Reviewer: Jeanette Perkins aka Beeba A young girl climbs the seven stories to her apartment and …
Little Book of You
Little Book of You Reviewer: Jeanette Perkins aka Beeba What child wouldn’t want a book all about the day they were born? My daughter ordered one for my 2 …
Look Out World Here Comes My Grandson
Look Out World Here Comes My Grandson BY HELEN COLELLA Grandchildren are a blessing; from the minute they arrive into our world we can’t imagine life without …
Suddenly Children Move Back Home – Part 1
And Suddenly Children Move Back Home, Part 1 By Kristen Edens “When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them.” ― Rodney Dangerfield …
The Big Green Book
The Big Green Book – now back in print! Author: Robert Graves Illustrator: Maurice Sendak Age range: 4-8 Reviewer: Jeanette Perkins aka Beeba First published …
YAY Margaux!
Waggy Tail One: YAY Margaux! –The Incredible Adventures of the Awesome and Amazing Margaux Authors/Illustrators: Laura and Scott Jordan Reviewer: …
Protecting Your Independence
The one thing you may not be doing to protect your independence By Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS Just about every article on healthy aging will remind you to eat …
Grandchild Visits Gone Awry
When the grandchildren’s visits go awry BY KAREN L. RANCOURT It seemed like such a good idea … When Grandpa Don and (step) Grandma Marni dropped off …