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Who can be a fun friend, wise teacher, and inspiring leader all in one? A grandma, of course! With this sweet and celebratory "travel guide," you can tour the world and meet a host of glorious global grandmas, from a wise M�aori Kuia to an adventure-loving Dutch Oma. You can discover some of the special things grandmas have in common, learn each featured grandma's name and how best to greet her, as well as find out about different customs and traditions...

Kukamba loves helping her grandmother decorate her mud home in a dusty Zimbabwe village, but when the annual rains partially destroy all her art work, Kukamba learns to see the goodness of the rains.

"A young Malaysian boy enthusiastically assists his grandmother prepare their Lunar New Year dinner, all the while learning about the history of their traditional cuisine"--

With the help of her beloved grandmother, Tess learns some valuable lessons about plants and discover the wonders and joys of nature.

Burnt out social worker Kate is instantly attracted to a former hockey player restoring her grandmother's house. Is God finally answering the longing of her heart? Or will Kate be required to give up more than she dreamed? A sensational CBA debut in contemporary romance.

"A grandmother explores her special garden with her granddaughters. Wonder grows everywhere but Grandmother especially loves to show it in her story garden. She invites her granddaughters to join her there in a sweet meditation on the treasures she's brought to that magical place--the rocks, the shells, the crystals, the meteorites : how they came to be, how they were formed, how they each have a story to tell"--Provided by publisher.

When her grandmother falls and breaks an ankle, Madison is disappointed that her family will miss out on their vacation until she discovers a magic puppy outside the grocery store.

"Adelaide Hills, Christmas Eve, 1959: At the end of a scorching hot day, beside a creek on the grounds of a grand country house, a local man makes a terrible discovery. Police are called, and the small town of Tambilla becomes embroiled in one of the most baffling murder investigations in the history of South Australia. An epic story that spans generations, Homecoming asks what we would do for those we love, how we protect the lies we tell, and what...

"When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari both married young men and had families. Decades later, now in their mid-'60s, Hazel and Mari reunite again at a church bingo hall. Realizing their love for each other is still alive, what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage."--Amazon.com.

Two sisters embark on a cross-country road trip, racing against time to rescue their grandmother and her beloved dog from her retirement home.