Grandmother's Book of Promises [Hardcover]

Karen Hill (Author), David Clar (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Promises Grandchildren Love to Hear--and Grandmothers Love to Keep.

One of the richest, most precious relationships a child has is with his or her grandmother. Kids know that grandmas are fun, they give the best hugs, and they make yummy treats! And now, Grandmother's Book of Promises gives boys and girls even more exciting reasons to look forward to special times with Grandma!

Best of all, this beautiful, rhyming gift book gives you countless chances to articulate the promises grandmothers make in their hearts but often don't find opportunities to express to the grandchildren they adore -- esteem-building promises like "I will always love you" and "I'll be your biggest fan!"

Nurture and celebrate your relationship with your beloved grandchild as together you read and re-read -- then joyfully live out -- a devoted grandma rabbit's fun-filled, love-inspired book of promises.

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Promises Grandchildren Love to Hear--and Grandmothers Love to Keep.

One of the richest, most precious relationships a child has is with his or her grandmother. Kids know that grandmas are fun, they give the best hugs, and they make yummy treats! And now, Grandmother's Book of Promises gives boys and girls even more exciting reasons to look forward to special times with Grandma!

Best of all, this beautiful, rhyming gift book gives you countless chances to articulate the promises grandmothers make in their hearts but often don't find opportunities to express to the grandchildren they adore -- esteem-building promises like "I will always love you" and "I'll be your biggest fan!"

Nurture and celebrate your relationship with your beloved grandchild as together you read and re-read -- then joyfully live out -- a devoted grandma rabbit's fun-filled, love-inspired book of promises.

About the Author

Karen Hill, grandmother of Shelby and another on the way, is also assistant to Max Lucado (Oak Hills Church of Christ). She is the author of My Faith Journal, My Prayer Journal, and Grandmother's Wonderful Wisdom. Karen and her husband, Art, have three children and live in Texas.

David Austin Clar is from Rochester, New York, in the beautiful Finger Lakes Area of Central New York, "where the Native Americans believed God was so proud of his creation, he pressed his giant hand into the land to sign his work." Dave is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology and lives with his wife and three children, happily drawing and painting children's books and listening to jazz all day and into the night. He thinks a lot of grandparents will enjoy the many fun ways these two bunny rabbits spend their days.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press (October 17, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157856221X
• ISBN-13: 978-1578562213
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 0.3 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Graduated Ole Miss 1969, degree in Journalism. Did free-lance writing and taught creative writing while raising three children. I love the world of story and imagination.

Customer Reviews

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74 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excitement of being a grandmother......, June 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Grandmother's Book of Promises (Hardcover)

When I first found out that I was going to be a grandmother for the first time, I started noticing books about grandmothers. I looked through this book and thought it was so cute, so I bought it, intending to give it to my grandchild.
When my son was married, his wife had a seven year old daughter. Now that they are expecting, I decided I needed to make her daughter feel special to me before the baby was born. They haven't been married for long, so I haven't had the chance to bond with her as yet. So, one day, when she was at my house and climbing all over my son, I decided she needed something to settle her down, so I went and got this book and gave it to her. She immediately wanted to read it with me. So she began reading and looking at the pictures. It got her attention quickly with the wording of the way grandmothers and their grandchildren could spend quality time. She'd read and then look at me with those big brown eyes and smile or giggle. It was the first time we had connected as a grandmother and grandchild. I finished the last couple of pages for her as she sat in my lap. When we finished it, she hugged my neck. That was when my heart melted for the first time as a "Grammy."
I went shopping yesterday and bought some super soaker water guns that she and I could play with...which was a way to have fun together, which is the theme of this book. I can't wait until I surprise her with them. It is a sweet book to share with your grandchild about how you can bond with your grandchild by doing silly things. Leave the discipline to the parents and just enjoy them. It was the first time I had experienced the unconditional love that a grandchild can give you in return. I might be going through the experience of a first grandchild's birth, but I have learned that this will surely be my second grandchild; my first is a seven year old little girl with big brown eyes that loved this book.

96 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You should be aware..., December 27, 2004

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Elaine F. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grandmother's Book of Promises (Hardcover)

I'm a soon to be parent and I ordered this book for my mother. I either did not read the reviews or the description of the book close enough, and was not aware that the book had religious references. I knew I ordered the wrong book when the first page mentioned "the Lord". Other references included "praising God" with your grandmother and Jesus' birth on Christmas. Don't get me wrong, I'm not putting down this book because of it's religious nature, personally - it's not for me, but people should be aware of its contents.

I'm sure that many people find this a beautiful book and I'm not doubting that, I'm just saying that it may not be suitable for certain families.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for new Grandmothers!, January 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Grandmother's Book of Promises (Hardcover)

I have given this book to five friends and several family members who have become new grandmother's!! Now all my friends and their relatives want this book! It is an excellent family storybook that shares fun times and special feelings! A "must have" for Grandmothers reading list! I guarantee your friends will love the gift!