Grandpa, Tell Us About the Good Old Days! Children's Story Book with Coloring Pages
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The first book of my series, “Grandpa, Tell Us About the Good Old Days!" is an 84 page children’s story book that includes two true stories of my childhood.
Subtitles: "The Games We Played!" and "My Dolly!"
Review:
The Games We Played is a heartfelt, nostalgic tribute to a childhood shaped by simplicity, ingenuity, and family. Its strength lies in its vivid, specific details and the warmth of its storytelling voice. The story is a warm and nostalgic reflection of childhood on a Minnesota farm. The vivid details—such as crafting slingshots, playing baseball with improvised equipment, and building a swimming hole—bring to life the creativity and resilience of growing up with little but making the most of it. The humor of mischief balanced with the father’s stern lessons adds charm and authenticity.
Overall, it’s a heartfelt and vivid tribute to childhood resourcefulness, family, and the joy of simple pleasures.
The My Dolly! story is vivid, nostalgic, and full of mischief. It captures the energy of childhood play—equal parts inventive, destructive, and innocent—all wrapped in a small-town, rural Minnesota setting. The narrative voice feels authentic, like someone recalling a mischievous childhood memory, and the pacing builds tension and humor effectively.
The central twist—turning a doll’s head into a baseball—works brilliantly. It balances a slightly eerie undertone (beheading the doll) with lighthearted playfulness (using it for baseball), and the final emotional moment, when the sister realizes what they’ve done, gives the story a bittersweet punch.
Included in the book are colorful illustrations and coloring pages of each.
Subtitles: "The Games We Played!" and "My Dolly!"
Review:
The Games We Played is a heartfelt, nostalgic tribute to a childhood shaped by simplicity, ingenuity, and family. Its strength lies in its vivid, specific details and the warmth of its storytelling voice. The story is a warm and nostalgic reflection of childhood on a Minnesota farm. The vivid details—such as crafting slingshots, playing baseball with improvised equipment, and building a swimming hole—bring to life the creativity and resilience of growing up with little but making the most of it. The humor of mischief balanced with the father’s stern lessons adds charm and authenticity.
Overall, it’s a heartfelt and vivid tribute to childhood resourcefulness, family, and the joy of simple pleasures.
The My Dolly! story is vivid, nostalgic, and full of mischief. It captures the energy of childhood play—equal parts inventive, destructive, and innocent—all wrapped in a small-town, rural Minnesota setting. The narrative voice feels authentic, like someone recalling a mischievous childhood memory, and the pacing builds tension and humor effectively.
The central twist—turning a doll’s head into a baseball—works brilliantly. It balances a slightly eerie undertone (beheading the doll) with lighthearted playfulness (using it for baseball), and the final emotional moment, when the sister realizes what they’ve done, gives the story a bittersweet punch.
Included in the book are colorful illustrations and coloring pages of each.
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