My Grandfather Lived in a Tree
by Victor Nelson, Eloisa White
Grandparents continue to be a tremendous influence in the lives of children and are among the key adults who can help young children expand their imagination and creativity. In his bilingual book, My Grandfather Lived in a Tree, Grandpa Vic sets the stage with the child who expects a trick by the Grandfather. The child's imagination begins to create story lines about Grandfather, only to come back to the reality that Grandfather could not have lived in a tree. The surprise conclusion of the book presents the best Grandfather trick of all when the child and the Grandfather actually switch places and the child can live in a tree! The colorful illustrations by Eloisa White include some surprises as well as Eloisa incorporates some of her childhood imagination and creativity with a number of personal items as a child whose grandparents influenced her young life.
Hardcover
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Author Biography
Victor Nelson is a mostly retired marriage and family therapist living in Santa Fe who enjoys playing tricks on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Victor's career in ministry, youth ministry, and marriage and family therapy has kept him engaged with children and youth of all ages. Evoking the imaginations of young children and opening a world of wonder for them is one of Victor's greatest gifts. Eloisa White was born and raised in California. She has been drawing and painting as a hobby since early childhood, drawing for friends and for family. She majored in fashion design in California and finished her schooling in New Mexico where she now lives. Eloisa and Victor met through a mutual friend. This is Eloisa's second illustrated book.
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