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K-Gr 2 Some stories about kids and grandparents are all sweetness and light. Not this one. This boys grandpa yells at the newspaper. He yells at the TV. He even yells at his own dog. Visiting him for two weeks is a trial, at least until the two go fishing and an unanticipated dip in the pond shows that laughter...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Grandpa really is an irascible old coot. As an opening montage of childlike drawings reveals, he's given to loud eruptions at everything from his TV to his dog. It's especially scary when his ire extends to the young narrator, who describes the old grump from a believably childlike point of view. He's mystified at how different Grandpa is from his parents, uncle, and aunt—all cheerful, sensible types. The outcome is predictable and...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Grandpa's an irascible old coot, given to loud eruptions directed at everything from his TV to his dog. It's especially scary when his...Log In or Sign Up to Read More