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How to Be a Way Cool Grandfather [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Verne Steen (Author)

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Publication Date: April 17, 1996

A guide to making essential toys that every grandfather should know how to build with his grandchildren.

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ÒA charming book.Ó -- Spokane Spokesman-Review

ÒAmusing and entertaining.Ó -- Chicago Tribune

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Verne Steen

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Paperback: 100 pages
Publisher: Mustang Publishing; illustrated edition edition (April 17, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0914457748
ISBN-13: 978-0914457749
Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,760,530 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars "violent behavior"?!? -- puh-leeze!, December 24, 1998

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Kids are going to make slingshots and arrows on their own, no matter what the PC, New Age types out there think. Better to have Granddad there to supervise and make sure they understand the danger, however slight. This is a neat, useful book -- wish my grandfather had had a copy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars great gift for granddads!, May 16, 1996

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Delightful guide on how to make 30 inexpensive toys that grandfathers *ought* to know how to make! Slingshots, stilts, kites, etc. -- complete building instructions, plus helpful tips on teaching moral lessons to kids while making and playing with the toys. Great Father's Day gift

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5.0 out of 5 stars Such a wonderful book!, April 29, 2008

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The person who thought that this book promotes violent behavior is a clueless ignoramus. The book helps grandparents and kids bond with all kinds of wonderful activities, including --gasp! slingshots and other such toys! I love to see that, in this day where wimpiness is the fashion, some people are courageous enough to buck the politically correct trend. Some people say violence never solved anything; I suggest they ask the city fathers of Carthage if that's true. Wonderful book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars good book
it's an ok book.but it seems a little old.It has neat things like stilts,tin can telephone,and a slingshot.

Published on July 20, 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars charming
A really charming book. My father (a new grandfather) loved it and can't wait to try some of the projects with his new grandson.

Published on October 28, 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars This book promotes violent behavior.
We returned this book after being shocked to see that it's pages were filled with questionable crafts most of which promoted the aggressive and even violent behavior that a... Read more

Published on December 3, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific!
Terrific book, filled with simple, practical toys that kids can make (with a little help from grandpa). A perfect book for rainy weekends!

Published on July 9, 1998

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Teach your grandchildren never to point the pea shooter at someone's face, as there is a risk of eye injury. Read the first page

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way cool grandfather, cootie catcher, drill motor, thread spool, pea shooter, wood screws

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Tools Required, Materials Needed, Safety Concerns, Safety Considerations, Helicopter Propeller

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