JOEY VISITS GRANDPA is incredibly charming and nostalgic.

Above all, this picture books is a heartwarming glimpse of the special relationship a child shares with his grandfather. It serves as a reminder of the powerful influence of loving relationships on a child’s healthy development.

-The US Review of Books (read more)

“The book does a wonderful job of teaching how just a little kindness, like holding the door for someone, can change the world. Sophia’s Red Hat is the perfect segue into a math lesson on multiplication or addition. There is a challenging problem that educators and parents can set children loose to solve.”

“The colorful illustrations by Shannen Marie Paradero add depth and understanding to the plot.”

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The story is delivered with a comfortable rhythm that quickly becomes familiar, even as the situations vary: every time Joey finds Grandpa’s glasses, Grandpa utters a suitably grandfatherly expression, like: “Well, what do you know!”; “Well, get a load of that!”; or “Well, you don’t say!” The result is a book that rings true and is humorous and sweet, capturing the shifting balance of youth and experience between grandchild and grandparent.

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Sophia’s Red Hat

Young fans of spontaneous dancing will enjoy reading this wiggle-inducing story of a twirling girl named Sophia. Paradero’s brightly colored illustrations complement this pleasant tale.

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Sophia’s Red Hat

Sophia’s Red Hat is a touching picture book about finding joy in small things and spreading that joy to other people.

This story brims with an infectious joy that makes it easy to read and relate to.

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Sophia’s Red Hat

A fun, happy book, with the added benefit of helping children practice their reading and math skills, Sophia’s Red Hat is a great introduction to literacy and building numbers. Bright colors entice the eye,and the story of a shared kindness and how it grows will teach and encourage children and adults alike.

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Joey Visits Grandpa

From the fish tank to the freezer, Joey never knows where he’s going to find Grandpa’s glasses next! Joey Visits Grandpa is a delightful tale that is sure to cause tons of giggles at bedtime.
 
Each page features a large illustration, and children will simply love pointing out Grandpa’s glasses in places like the fish tank and the pancake batter. Nichvolodoff’s text and Paradero’s pictures work seamlessly together to create a cohesive story.

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