What do you think?
Rate this book
Grandma's Attic #3
Still More Stories from Grandma's Attic
A collection of stories of life in the late nineteenth century, many reflecting the Christian faith of the author's family, including tales of a homemade anti-wrinkle concoction, a visit that proves money can't buy happiness, and a hard lesson in remembering to put things away.
144 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1980
58 people are currently reading
541 people want to read
About the author
Arleta Richardson
60 books108 followersArleta Richardson was an author, librarian, and a teacher. The Grandma's Attic series was her most well known series. She was born in Flint, MI, and served in World War II. She belonged to the Free Methodist Church.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 69 reviews
July 11, 2024
My daughter and I really love the Grandmas Attic series! The books are good and wholesome, there is no vulgar language or nasty talk. They teach good moral lessons and include a bit of biblical scripture, too. We both really enjoy them! :)
May 4, 2021
I’m just loving listening to this series with my boys!! Great Bible principles along the way like honesty and diligence and some great laughs! One of my favorites in this book is when she gets stuck in the bathtub with the family Bible!😆
April 12, 2023
A collection of delightful stories that you can learn by!
Grandma Mabel has the best stories, some funny and some … even funnier! And everything around her home reminds her of one of them, so the stories just gush out. One story from a sewing basket, one from a button, another from a piece of fabric.
Each chapter is short and it’s own tale (perhaps a good book to read aloud at lunch with the kids?). You’ll learn lessons on pride, vanity, obedience, telling the truth, not making hasty assumptions and more.
Don’t miss this series. An oldie but a goodie!
Cleanliness: most bad behavior is used as a lesson to learn from. However, there is some squabbling among the siblings that does not always get addressed. “Goodness” and “for goodness sakes” are used.
**Like my reviews? Then you should follow me! Because I have hundreds more just like this one. With each review, I provide a Cleanliness Report, mentioning any objectionable content I come across so that parents and/or conscientious readers (like me) can determine beforehand whether they want to read a book or not. Content surprises are super annoying, especially when you’re 100+ pages in, so here’s my attempt to help you avoid that!
So Follow or Friend me here on GoodReads! And be sure to check out my bio page to learn a little about me and the Picture Book/Chapter Book Calendars I sell on Etsy!
Grandma Mabel has the best stories, some funny and some … even funnier! And everything around her home reminds her of one of them, so the stories just gush out. One story from a sewing basket, one from a button, another from a piece of fabric.
Each chapter is short and it’s own tale (perhaps a good book to read aloud at lunch with the kids?). You’ll learn lessons on pride, vanity, obedience, telling the truth, not making hasty assumptions and more.
Don’t miss this series. An oldie but a goodie!
Cleanliness: most bad behavior is used as a lesson to learn from. However, there is some squabbling among the siblings that does not always get addressed. “Goodness” and “for goodness sakes” are used.
**Like my reviews? Then you should follow me! Because I have hundreds more just like this one. With each review, I provide a Cleanliness Report, mentioning any objectionable content I come across so that parents and/or conscientious readers (like me) can determine beforehand whether they want to read a book or not. Content surprises are super annoying, especially when you’re 100+ pages in, so here’s my attempt to help you avoid that!
So Follow or Friend me here on GoodReads! And be sure to check out my bio page to learn a little about me and the Picture Book/Chapter Book Calendars I sell on Etsy!
April 21, 2025
5 stars. It's been probably a decade since I read this??? This series formed my childhood and consisted some of my favourite books. I still really enjoy the stories; what a great glimpse of former life, family life, and faith-filled life! The humour is great, the stories are so realistic, and I thoroughly appreciated this trip down memory lane + recommend this series as heartily as I did as a child.
August 26, 2011
These books are just precious! They are amongst the cutest books I've ever read!
I didn't realize until I was well into the first book that these are actually reprints. Arleta Richardson passed away in 2004. When I found this out, it made the stories even more dear to me.
The books consists of several short stories about Arleta's Grandmother's childhood and many of the lessons she had to learn the hard way. I found them all quite humorous!
My favorite was probably the one called, "High Society". Mabel(Arleta's grandmother) and her friend Sarah Jane get to see just how different life in the country and life in the city really is.
""We have a pretty hard life don't we, Ma?"
She straightened up and looked at me with amazement.
"Now why would you say a thing like that?"
"Well, Sarah Jane's cousin Laura is visiting from the city, and she says we do. Not just us O'Dells," I hastened to add, "but everyone who lives out here in the country. She says she doesn't know how we live without servants to do the work."
Ma went back to her kneading. "I can tell her if she's really interested."
"That's what Sarah Jane's ma told her too. But Laura says she thinks we must be terribly unhappy. Do you suppose we should be feeling bad and we just don't know it?""
This was an especially sweet story to me and it get better as it goes along.
There's also 4 full page black and white drawings in each book that really adds charm!
As content as I am with my precious little boys, it's books like these that make me hope for a little girl one day! ;)
I didn't realize until I was well into the first book that these are actually reprints. Arleta Richardson passed away in 2004. When I found this out, it made the stories even more dear to me.
The books consists of several short stories about Arleta's Grandmother's childhood and many of the lessons she had to learn the hard way. I found them all quite humorous!
My favorite was probably the one called, "High Society". Mabel(Arleta's grandmother) and her friend Sarah Jane get to see just how different life in the country and life in the city really is.
""We have a pretty hard life don't we, Ma?"
She straightened up and looked at me with amazement.
"Now why would you say a thing like that?"
"Well, Sarah Jane's cousin Laura is visiting from the city, and she says we do. Not just us O'Dells," I hastened to add, "but everyone who lives out here in the country. She says she doesn't know how we live without servants to do the work."
Ma went back to her kneading. "I can tell her if she's really interested."
"That's what Sarah Jane's ma told her too. But Laura says she thinks we must be terribly unhappy. Do you suppose we should be feeling bad and we just don't know it?""
This was an especially sweet story to me and it get better as it goes along.
There's also 4 full page black and white drawings in each book that really adds charm!
As content as I am with my precious little boys, it's books like these that make me hope for a little girl one day! ;)
February 2, 2008
For some inexplicable reason, I LOVED this book when I was a kid and read most of the stories over and over again. I borrowed a couple of the others in the set, but this was the one I owned and I thought the stories were the best.
Not long ago I found one of the others at a used bookstore and bought it. Mostly I noticed how very, very religious and preachy the stories were. I don't mind a little preaching from Caroline Ingalls now and then, but the actual story was hard to find amid the preaching. I was SURE my precious Still More Stories hadn't been like that; even as a kid I would have noticed. I wondered if they'd been perhaps re-edited to put in more preaching. So next time I visited my parents, I took home my battered old copy of STILL MORE STORIES. Sure enough, while there's some religious stuff, it's fairly inobtrusive. I think the author must have added stuff in (or back in) when they were repackaged by the new publisher.
Sadly, the stories aren't as great as I remembered, either. Most of them are very slight, and the author ends them in the wrong place (either too late or too early). The modern child who frames the story generally comes across as a fifty-year-old. It's sad when you have to let go of a childhood favorite.
Not long ago I found one of the others at a used bookstore and bought it. Mostly I noticed how very, very religious and preachy the stories were. I don't mind a little preaching from Caroline Ingalls now and then, but the actual story was hard to find amid the preaching. I was SURE my precious Still More Stories hadn't been like that; even as a kid I would have noticed. I wondered if they'd been perhaps re-edited to put in more preaching. So next time I visited my parents, I took home my battered old copy of STILL MORE STORIES. Sure enough, while there's some religious stuff, it's fairly inobtrusive. I think the author must have added stuff in (or back in) when they were repackaged by the new publisher.
Sadly, the stories aren't as great as I remembered, either. Most of them are very slight, and the author ends them in the wrong place (either too late or too early). The modern child who frames the story generally comes across as a fifty-year-old. It's sad when you have to let go of a childhood favorite.
February 11, 2016
My Mom read these books to me and my siblings one year. They are the best!
October 11, 2024
Great stories for 7-12 year olds (and a little younger and older children, too).
Cheerful, character building stories about grandma's childhood and all the scrapes she got into.
Cheerful, character building stories about grandma's childhood and all the scrapes she got into.
January 18, 2024
I had never read this one and picked it up at a used bookstore when we were in Georgia.
It was really fun to read while Ziva raced to read the other one. Then we swapped. Sometimes I can’t believe I have a daughter old enough to read the books I loved as a kid!
I also love that the parents are Christians. Despite that, the books don’t come out as preachy.
It was really fun to read while Ziva raced to read the other one. Then we swapped. Sometimes I can’t believe I have a daughter old enough to read the books I loved as a kid!
I also love that the parents are Christians. Despite that, the books don’t come out as preachy.
December 2, 2019
Wonderful book Richardson has made
Grandmother's attic is a great book. It's cheerful and fun. Readers will enjoy this book. There are many life lessons in this book. I love this book.
Grandmother's attic is a great book. It's cheerful and fun. Readers will enjoy this book. There are many life lessons in this book. I love this book.
July 26, 2020
This book is yet another sweet and enjoyable book by Arleta Richardson. A great read!!
March 22, 2024
It was funny, it was serious. My favorite part was the dog who could spell.
March 27, 2025
We love this series. I didn’t think her escapades were quite as funny in this one as the first and fourth. Our family loves the funny read-alouds.
October 10, 2025
Enjoyed this childhood favorite on audio with my kids. Excited for the audiobook for book #4 to release soon!
April 11, 2021
I like all the story's Grandma told.
October 19, 2011
When I was growing up, my grandmother lived in a great old house with lots of bedrooms and antiques to investigate. We grandkids took turns spending the night with her and listening to her stories. Nannie had lived through World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, and many cultural changes. She had a wealth of life experiences from which to educate and entertain us, and we soaked up every detail.
So I can completely relate to the premise of Arleta Richardson’s books. Arleta’s grandmother was also a storyteller, who recounted memories of her childhood on a nineteenth-century farm. In the Grandma’s Attic series, Arleta retells those stories for the benefit of children all over the world.
Here’s an excerpt from the section that introduces each book in the series . . .
“One hundred years! What a long, long time ago that is! . . . The old kitchen where Arleta sat to hear many of Grandma Mabel’s stories didn’t look the same as when her grandma was a little girl. Back then there was no electricity nor running water. But Grandma still lived in the house she grew up in. Arleta had no trouble imagining all the funny jams that Grandma and her best friend, Sarah Jane, got into. Or how it felt to wear long flannel stockings and high-buttoned shoes.
From the dusty old attic to the front parlor with its slippery furniture, Grandma’s old house was a storybook just waiting to be opened. Arleta was fortunate to have a grandma who knew just how to open it. Her grandma loved to tell a story just as much as Arleta loved to hear one.”
These stories share exciting adventures that entertain while communicating important moral lessons. The books are aimed at kids aged 9 to 12 but will provide fun for your whole family. If you loved Little House on the Prairie, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, or other old-fashioned classics, you’ll love Grandma’s Attic!
So I can completely relate to the premise of Arleta Richardson’s books. Arleta’s grandmother was also a storyteller, who recounted memories of her childhood on a nineteenth-century farm. In the Grandma’s Attic series, Arleta retells those stories for the benefit of children all over the world.
Here’s an excerpt from the section that introduces each book in the series . . .
“One hundred years! What a long, long time ago that is! . . . The old kitchen where Arleta sat to hear many of Grandma Mabel’s stories didn’t look the same as when her grandma was a little girl. Back then there was no electricity nor running water. But Grandma still lived in the house she grew up in. Arleta had no trouble imagining all the funny jams that Grandma and her best friend, Sarah Jane, got into. Or how it felt to wear long flannel stockings and high-buttoned shoes.
From the dusty old attic to the front parlor with its slippery furniture, Grandma’s old house was a storybook just waiting to be opened. Arleta was fortunate to have a grandma who knew just how to open it. Her grandma loved to tell a story just as much as Arleta loved to hear one.”
These stories share exciting adventures that entertain while communicating important moral lessons. The books are aimed at kids aged 9 to 12 but will provide fun for your whole family. If you loved Little House on the Prairie, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, or other old-fashioned classics, you’ll love Grandma’s Attic!
Read
October 2, 2011Continuing along in the same format as the first two books, Arleta is living with her Grandmother and Uncle Roy. Each chapter is an individual story which starts off with Arleta in the present and her grandmother ends up telling her a tale of when she was a little girl in the 1880's. The time frame has moved ahead a little bit from the previous two books though Mabel (Grandma) does go back as far as being six years old; she is mostly 12/13 and the majority of the stories involve her and her best friend Sarah Jane and their life in rural Michigan on a farm. Mabel and Sarah Jane are good girls but they always manage to get themselves into trouble with their fancies and mischief. This time their adventures include a home-made wrinkle cream, trying to get by without wearing their long underwear under their stockings, a week's trip to the city, a surprise birthday party where no one invites the birthday celebrant and eating windfalls (apples) from a neighbours orchard. Wonderful, wholesome stories that will appeal to fans of the Little House or Betsy-Tacy books. These are wonderful examples of Christian fiction, but no religion is no more excessive than that being the way of life for the folks back then. Some stories have no indication they could be classified as Christian while others may have the parents teaching their children a behaviour lesson through scripture. It is all very low key. Think of the Christian element used in the LHOTP TV show.
August 24, 2011
Arleta Richardson's books are treasures from the past.
For those who are familiar with her work, these were books, that late at night, during summer vacations and with friends, we would read stories out loud and giggle at each stories....Growing up, reading these books now, is a trip back to simpler times before internet, social media, cell phones, television....everything and giggling at how different times are now for the people in Richardson's book and the times now.
Little girls would love how, even then, they will see a little girl who wants to be an individual and pretty and the misadventures that are tempered by a Grandmother's love....This is a timeless book for parents, grandparents and kids to enjoy and bond over.
Filled as well with godly values and morals that transcend time, generations and culture, these "Grandma Attic's" stories, are a delight to have on one's book shelf and be it mom, looking for a fun read to transport her back to when she was a little girl, or to pass on to, this generation, a wholesome set of stories and adventures, Richardson's books are an absolute delight.
It's well worth getting the entire set and a delight to see the series out again, to capture a new generation's heart and to remind past generation's of stories that had them sneaking the book into bed, late at night, with a flashlight to read till the end.
For those who are familiar with her work, these were books, that late at night, during summer vacations and with friends, we would read stories out loud and giggle at each stories....Growing up, reading these books now, is a trip back to simpler times before internet, social media, cell phones, television....everything and giggling at how different times are now for the people in Richardson's book and the times now.
Little girls would love how, even then, they will see a little girl who wants to be an individual and pretty and the misadventures that are tempered by a Grandmother's love....This is a timeless book for parents, grandparents and kids to enjoy and bond over.
Filled as well with godly values and morals that transcend time, generations and culture, these "Grandma Attic's" stories, are a delight to have on one's book shelf and be it mom, looking for a fun read to transport her back to when she was a little girl, or to pass on to, this generation, a wholesome set of stories and adventures, Richardson's books are an absolute delight.
It's well worth getting the entire set and a delight to see the series out again, to capture a new generation's heart and to remind past generation's of stories that had them sneaking the book into bed, late at night, with a flashlight to read till the end.
October 6, 2011
Arleta Richardson has done it again! In Still More Stories from Grandma’s Attic, Book 3, we hear Grandma Mabel telling us more hilarious stories of her mischievous childhood, along with her best friend Sarah Jane, and her two brothers, Reuben and Roy. As a child around six, you will find her in many a different pickle due to her absent-mindedness! Days of old, with little earthly goods, yet blessed with much. God’s mercy and grace, understanding and warmth are shown through her dad without using the ‘switch.’
Arleta's books are great for young girls to learn the principles of obedience, character and love for God. They show the simpler side of life which I think children of today would be privileged to learn from–learning to slow down and enjoying life without so much activity. They contain just plain, good old stories with Godly perspectives and practical lessons of yesteryear, which are actually still pertinent today. Love these books!
This book was provided by Audra Jennings of The B&B Media Group, Inc., in exchange for my honest review. No monetary compensation was exchanged.
Arleta's books are great for young girls to learn the principles of obedience, character and love for God. They show the simpler side of life which I think children of today would be privileged to learn from–learning to slow down and enjoying life without so much activity. They contain just plain, good old stories with Godly perspectives and practical lessons of yesteryear, which are actually still pertinent today. Love these books!
This book was provided by Audra Jennings of The B&B Media Group, Inc., in exchange for my honest review. No monetary compensation was exchanged.
August 28, 2011
Title: STILL MORE STORIES FROM GRANDMA’S ATTIC
Author: Arleta Richardson
Publisher: David C. Cook
August 2011
ISBN: 978-0-7814-0381-8
Genre: Inspirational/nonfiction/young adult/memoir
When I was a little girl, I owned a series of books called Grandma’s Attic, stories about a grandmother when she was a little girl back in the 1880s. Well, now-a-days, little girls’ grandmothers were born in the 40’s, 50’s, and even 60’s, so they don’t get first hand stories about how their great-great-whatever grandmothers used to live.
I enjoyed rereading this series, in its entirety, and was glad when I was offered the third and fourth books in this series for review, so I could pass them on to my own little girls. Don’t miss any of the books in this series, Stories from Grandma’s Attic, More Stories from Grandma’s Attic, Still More Stories from Grandma’s Attic, and Treasures from Grandma’s Attic. They are a treasure to read and for young girls to learn about historical days. $6.99. 150 pages.
Author: Arleta Richardson
Publisher: David C. Cook
August 2011
ISBN: 978-0-7814-0381-8
Genre: Inspirational/nonfiction/young adult/memoir
When I was a little girl, I owned a series of books called Grandma’s Attic, stories about a grandmother when she was a little girl back in the 1880s. Well, now-a-days, little girls’ grandmothers were born in the 40’s, 50’s, and even 60’s, so they don’t get first hand stories about how their great-great-whatever grandmothers used to live.
I enjoyed rereading this series, in its entirety, and was glad when I was offered the third and fourth books in this series for review, so I could pass them on to my own little girls. Don’t miss any of the books in this series, Stories from Grandma’s Attic, More Stories from Grandma’s Attic, Still More Stories from Grandma’s Attic, and Treasures from Grandma’s Attic. They are a treasure to read and for young girls to learn about historical days. $6.99. 150 pages.
August 24, 2011
This is the third book in this wonderful series. These stories are over a hundred years old, but with good messages for today.bB
What wonderful heartwarming stories, my kids love to have them read to them. You will find that Pa better listen to Ma when she has her heart set on something. You will meet their great Dog Pep, and how he can spell! You will be chuckling with many of the things that Mable and Sarah Jane seem to get into.
Be prepared for a few tissues, but also with a good many belly laughs!
Enjoy!
I received this book from the Publisher, and was not required to give a positive review.
What wonderful heartwarming stories, my kids love to have them read to them. You will find that Pa better listen to Ma when she has her heart set on something. You will meet their great Dog Pep, and how he can spell! You will be chuckling with many of the things that Mable and Sarah Jane seem to get into.
Be prepared for a few tissues, but also with a good many belly laughs!
Enjoy!
I received this book from the Publisher, and was not required to give a positive review.
September 25, 2011
I read the first two books and loved them. I enjoy hearing about when Mabel was a little girl just as much as Arleta does. The best part of these stories is the lessons that Mabel learned. Things like stealing is bad from Windfalls, you can not believe every advertisement from Face Cream from Godey’s Lady’s Book and dogs can spell in The Dog Who Could Spell. In this book, I get to know Mabel’s best friend, Sarah Jane better as well. They were always getting in trouble. Mabel maybe just a little more as she was a bit of a tomboy and not afraid of heights. So she was always climbing trees and running her good dresses.
June 20, 2016
I haven't read the earlier books in this series but found this book free for Kindle.
Each chapter is a separate stand-alone story of a tale told to the author by her Grandmother, Mabel. Mabel and her friend, Sarah-Jane, managed to have funny escapades while learning how to grow up. This book is written from a clear Christian worldview. It has a beautiful and compassionate story of how Mabel's family cared for the grandfather of another family. This gentleman was suffering from dementia but this was explained to the children in a dignified way and the story brings out the man's value and contribution as a person.
Highly recommended.
Each chapter is a separate stand-alone story of a tale told to the author by her Grandmother, Mabel. Mabel and her friend, Sarah-Jane, managed to have funny escapades while learning how to grow up. This book is written from a clear Christian worldview. It has a beautiful and compassionate story of how Mabel's family cared for the grandfather of another family. This gentleman was suffering from dementia but this was explained to the children in a dignified way and the story brings out the man's value and contribution as a person.
Highly recommended.
May 31, 2018
This is the third book in the series. I really love these as I reread through them with my children. Not every one connects with them yet, but I love the idea of these books growing with my kids.
My favorite story in this volume is "The Prettiest House in the County," which I think that husbands and wives are the same in the 1880s and today. So funny and true.
I also love "Face Cream From Godey's Lady's Book" because it is such a testament to the folly of young girls.
These are great stories about faith, family, and childhood.
My favorite story in this volume is "The Prettiest House in the County," which I think that husbands and wives are the same in the 1880s and today. So funny and true.
I also love "Face Cream From Godey's Lady's Book" because it is such a testament to the folly of young girls.
These are great stories about faith, family, and childhood.
October 9, 2011
I enjoyed these books! I read Grandma's Attic when I was in middle school and loved it! I was excited at the opportunity to be able to read the stories again. I laughed at Mabel's experiences, wondering how one girl could find herself in so many "scrapes." I think the story about the face cream might be one of my favorites. I liked how the stories weren't super long, making them good for quick reads. I like everything about the books - really great reads!
February 12, 2024
My kids mostly enjoyed this third entry in the series. It brought back memories of when I read it as a kid. Re-reading it as an adult, I notice that some of the things Mabel and Sarah Jane get into seem a bit more mundane and less dangerous, as if the more exciting events were used up in previous books.
I also notice the major emphasis on punishment and guilt that Mabel often experiences, as well as some perhaps overly simplistic theology.
I also notice the major emphasis on punishment and guilt that Mabel often experiences, as well as some perhaps overly simplistic theology.
November 30, 2011
I was asked to do children's story at church, so this was the beginning of my quest to find a story I could tell. I didn't end up using any of the stories from this book, but it was fun to revisit this favourite from childhood anyway.
May 2, 2024
The kids love listening to these collections of stories. I like how they manage to teach biblical lesson through everyday choices and consequences. Grandma Mabel was not a perfect little girl, but she repented and learned from her many mistakes.
July 3, 2007
I read part of this book on the plane to the Bahamas! And yesterday I picked up where I left off.It brought back memories...Huhhhhh!
May 7, 2009
A very fun book!
Displaying 1 - 30 of 69 reviews