Jacqueline Watson
GRANDMA HAS a STORY Collection One
A gentle bridge for families who want to start intergenerational storytelling without the pressure of a single definitive narrative.
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Picture book · ages 3–7 · 2020
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Picture book · ages 4–8 · 420L · 1996
Minarik's gentlest entry in the series—pure domestic contentment, perfect for anxious kids or bedtime, though it's less plot-driven than the original Little Bear.