The Simple Joys of Grandparenting: Stories, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes, Games, Crafts, and More

by Abigail R. Gehring, Martha M. Gehring (Introduction)

Beautifully illustrated and chock full of everything you need to be a great grandparent, this is the perfect gift for new grandpas and grandmas. In these pages you’ll find classic stories and poems from Rudyard Kipling and Lewis Carroll, as well as the most important recipes (perfect chocolate chip cookies, amazing mac ’n cheese, and the world’s cutest cupcakes), crafts that will entertain boys and girls on a rainy day, and words of wisdom from grandparents through the centuries. With illustrations from artists including Kate Greenaway and Beatrix Potter, this is a keepsake book that will be a boon to any grandparent.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2012

About the author

Abigail R. Gehring is a writer who divides her time between New York City and rural Vermont. She is the editor of Back to Basics, Homesteading, and Self-Sufficiency, and author of Odd Jobs: How to Have Fun and Make Money in a Bad Economy and Dangerous Jobs: The World’s Riskiest Ways to Make an Extra Buck. The Simple Joys of Grandparenting: Stories, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes, Games, Crafts, and More. The Little Book of Country Baking: Classic Recipes for Cakes, Cookies, Breads, and Pies. She's practiced living self-sufficiently since her childhood in Vermont, helping build a log cabin, being home-schooled, home-canning jams and jellies, and enjoying natural crafts. She's held many of the jobs she writes about in her book, including beer promoter, “Cinderella”, lipstick reader, and hot dog vendor.

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I refreshed my memory on several classic stories for kids. I got some ideas of fun activities and foods. A fun book to inspire grandparents.

[Li Swan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know it's a bit cliche to say so but this book really is chock full of fun, simple, kid friendly projects.

[Joanne Cinquemani · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book: lots of activities, ideas and wonderful quotes. I especially like the journal questions to spark conversations with grandchildren, and their parents (your child too)