The Little Big Book for Grandmothers, Revised Edition - by Alice Wong & Lena Tabori (Hardcover)

About the Book

An illustrated collection of traditional tales, nursery rhymes, songs, literary excerpts, poems, finger games, recipes, and more.

Book Synopsis

The perfect gift for new grandmothers!

A special treasury for grandmothers to share with their grandchildren, brimming with enchanting and delightful fairy tales, nursery rhymes, songs, kids' activities, and even recipes

Filled with over 250 classic vintage drawings and illustrations, this charming keepsake collection is printed on beautiful, sturdy paper and is just right for read-aloud time with grandma.

Inside this packed anthology:

Fairy Tales: 18 treasured tales like The Little Mermaid, The Fox and The Grapes, and Thumbelina

Poetry: poems by Robert Frost, Ogden Nash, Shel Silverstein, and others

Nursery Rhymes: including Goosey, Goosey, Gander, Going to St. Ives, and Old Mother Hubbard

Songs: 15 classics to introduce to children, from "Polly Wolly Doodle" and "Billy Boy" to "Little Red Caboose" and "Baby Beluga"

Games: dozens of old-fashioned games such as Ring Around the Rosey, London Bridge, and Simon Says

Activities: like growth charts, making a family quilt, homemade paper, and activities for every holiday throughout the year

Recipes: More than 30 classic recipes, from Ice Cream Sundaes and Chocolate Fudge to Chicken Pot Pie

Grandmothers will treasure this time with their grandchildren as they sing, read, and create special memories together.

About the Author

ALICE WONG is a project director at Welcome Books. She has produced or edited numerous titles, including The Little Big Book for Moms and The Little Big Book for Grandmothers. She has three daughters, and lives in New York City.

LENA TABORI is the publisher of Welcome Books. In her long and storied career in illustrated book publishing she has conceived and edited numerous titles, including Love: A Celebration in Art and Literature, and various titles in The Little Big Book series, including The Little Big Book for Moms.