| When Grandpa was a Kid (Black & White Version): A typical farm boy growing up in the 40's and 50's Contributor(s): Whittington, Vi Brand (Illustrator), Brand, Joe E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1456598635 ISBN-13: 9781456598631 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $8.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (0.42 lbs) 158 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides a glance of what life was like prior to cell phones, extension phones, televisions, electronic games, use of helmets in biking, seat belts in automobiles, worries of child abductions, and so forth. Over thirty independent stories with dozens of hand painted illustrations plus a section on puzzles and games are included. For the benefit of younger readers, a glossary has been added. ____________________ This is an enlightening, educational, and intriguing story for children 8 years old and older and also thoroughly enjoyed by younger children as well as adults. Joe gives a captivating description of life on a farm in Indiana in the 1940's and 50's with his very creative family. You will not be able to put the book down until you get to the end, and you will continually think about and marvel at the story.--Kathy Wolfe |