Why do grannies always tell us to speak up? Why do they have creases on their faces? Are grannies flexible? How do you cheer up a sad granny? How old are grannies, actually? Eric Veill explains it all in this offbeat book for the extended family to chuckle over--no matter what kind of grandma you have, are, or would like to be. From the author of My Pictures after the Storm, which received three starred reviews and which School Library Journal proclaimed "may be the funniest book of the year."

Grannyhood is often approached with dread by the soon-to-be granny, but The Grannies' Book gives reason to embrace and celebrate this wonderful role. Devoted to grandmothers in every shape and form, The Grannies' Book includes: Tips and suggestions for maintaining one's 'best gran' status; Famous grannies from history, literature and folklore; Checklists of things expected of a granny; Ideas for things to do with grandchildren; Secrets that all grandmothers should know. Decorated with lovely black-and-white illustrations throughout, this is a beautiful gift for every wonderful and much-loved granny.

Abby Hunter's parents are out of town, and Grandma Hunter has come to take care of Abby, Carly, Shawn, and Jimmy. All goes well until Granny Mae shows up, too. She's quite sure that Grandma Hunter needs some help. And the fun begins! Grandma Hunter is strict and careful. Granny Mae is relaxed and "cool." Will Abby's very opposite grannies be able to get along? The whole cul-de-sac learns a lesson they'll never forget!

While grannies come in all shapes and sizes "our granny" is unique.

Once you become a granny, you have to learn the lingo – and here’s where Granny Knows Best comes in. Straight from the mouths of the nation’s grannies, it’s a hilarious treasury of sensible advice, acerbic humour and homely warmth for you to enjoy, laugh at and impart to your grandchildren. With granny's tips on relationships ('never let the sun go down on an argument'), social interaction ('if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all'), housekeeping ('cleaning the house will not pay the rent') and much more, this book contains everything you – and your grandchildren – need to negotiate modern life. The book also answers some vital questions: Are you a go-getter granny or a glam-ma? Who was the world's strongest granny? What are grannies called around the world? It explores how to manage being a long-distance granny, essential granny grammar tips, and what never to say to the mother of your grandchildren. Bursting with grandmotherly wit and wisdom, this is your go-to guide for all things granny. Word count: 15,000

About the Book There are lots of kinds of grannies. Sometimes my granny is a baking granny, or a walking granny, or a shopping granny. Best of all, my granny is a reading granny. Granny likes to find quiet, cozy little places to read stories to me. She calls those places book nooks. My granny can find "the best nooks you ever saw!" About the Author Sandy Anderson was a fortunate child whose parents loved to read. Every two weeks, they took her to the public library where they all checked out books. Later, she held a children's story hour in the same library. She became an elementary school teacher in Arizona. After raising her two sons in California, Anderson worked with special education high school students. Now she lives again in Arizona where she is still reading and writing.

""Techniques for crocheting granny squares with basic instructions, 75 stitch patterns, and a variety of projects"--Provided by publisher"--

Peg Connelly, co Author of Grannie's Shorts, is a master at finding inspiration in the everyday lives of our animal friends. Grannie's Critters is a series of playful stories told with humor and wisdom. This is a book that kids will love to read and adults will love to read with them.