| Author |
Moldeven, Meyer, 1917- |
| Title |
A Grandpa's Notebook
Ideas, Models, Stories and Memoirs to Encourage Intergenerational Outreach and Communication
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Summary |
"A Grandpa's Notebook" by Meyer Moldeven is a collection of creative and practical ideas aimed at fostering intergenerational communication and outreach, likely written in the early 21st century. This work serves as a guide for grandparents, providing them with tools to connect with their grandchildren through storytelling, sharing memories, and engaging in activities that bridge the generational gap, particularly when distance makes physical visits challenging. The opening of the book sets the stage by emphasizing the importance of maintaining connections between grandparents and grandchildren, especially in a world where families may be geographically dispersed. Meyer Moldeven introduces the concept of "letter-stories," which are narratives that grandparents can compose and send to their faraway grandchildren, allowing them to share experiences, family history, and imaginative tales. This section discusses the author's personal reflections on his experiences with storytelling, interacting with young children, and harnessing creativity to create lasting bonds, thereby establishing a thoughtful framework for the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Children's literature
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| Subject |
Grandfathers -- Family relationships
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| Subject |
Grandparenting
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| Subject |
Older people -- Health and hygiene
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| Subject |
Older people -- Services for
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2737 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
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