Awards

• Short-listed for Charlotte Award (Primary) 2008
• Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2008
• Short-listed for Grand Canyon Reader Award (Picture Book) 2008

Overview

"When the coolest kid in the class drops by David's house after school, David is worried about how popular, zany Ruben Plotnick will react upon meeting unpredictable Grandma Rosie."" Will he make fun of her to his classmates? Will he imitate her whispery voice? What will he do if Grandma Rosie suddenly wants to dance?"" To his surprise, and relief, David learns that although Ruben may be a joker, he has an instant rapport with Grandma Rosie and accepts her odd behavior. In fact, when Grandma Rosie calls out, ""Nate, let's waltz!"" Ruben gallantly and proudly dances around the kitchen with her. This heartwarming story of senility and school-age embarrassment reveals the importance of looking beneath the surface to really get to know someone. By accepting Grandma with all of her quirks, Ruben shows that he has a warm heart and can be a true friend. Age: 4 - 8"

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This is a story about real family values, compassion for others and how kids are often smarter than we think. --Simms Taback, author, Joseph Had a Little Overcoat and There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly <br>

Author Information

Roz was a winner of the Highlights Magazine humorous fiction contest in 2000, and her stories have appeared in Highlights and Cricket Magazines. Roz has published twelve picture books. Roz lives in New Rochelle, New York.

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