Hooray for Grandpa (Hooray for Family)
Hooray for Family Series
What’s inside...
Three Cheers for Grandpa! Celebrate wonderful grandpas with this sweet and charming book. In Hooray for Grandpa, a young boy describes his relationship with his Grandpa. From grocery shopping without a list, to watching the clouds move across the sky, to listening with his eyes shut while 'watching' cartoons, these funny and astute observations about Grandpas make for a delightful story. Hooray for Grandpa makes an excellent Grandparent's Day read aloud or just a treasured story to share. Part of the Hooray for Family series, this book was originally published in Italy. Featuring charming insights about Mommies, Daddies, Grandmas and Grandpas, each of the Hooray for Family books celebrates families in a delightful way. Xist Publishing is proud to present the Hooray for Family books in their first English publication editions. By bringing beloved stories from diverse cultures to new audiences, Xist Publishing celebrates childhood in all its beautiful forms. We hope your children will enjoy these stories and discover a lifetime love of reading and love for all the people and creatures of the world.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-13
Length
21 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the character felt when Grandpa came to visit?
What are some fun activities that you would like to do with your grandparents?
Why is it important to spend time with family members like grandparents?
Can you think of a special moment you shared with a grandparent or an older family member?
How can we show our grandparents that we love and appreciate them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a warm and inviting tone to make the conversation feel like a fun discussion rather than an interrogation.
Relate the questions to personal experiences that your child and their grandparents have shared together to make the conversation more relatable.
Encourage your child to ask questions about your own experiences with grandparents to deepen the family connection.
Listen actively to your child’s responses, showing interest and encouraging them to elaborate on their thoughts and feelings.
Praise their insights and share your own feelings about family and grandparents to foster a bonding experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Family Bonding
Explanation: The story showcases the loving relationship between grandchildren and their grandpa, highlighting the moments they share and the stories grandpa tells.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to value and cherish the time spent with family members, establishing strong family bonds which are crucial for emotional support.
Example Lesson: Respect and Admiration for Elders
Explanation: Grandpa is portrayed as wise and knowledgeable, passing down wisdom and engaging the children with tales and lessons from his own life.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to listen to, learn from, and respect their elders, which helps in developing social respect and understanding multigenerational perspectives.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The grandpa in the story uses imaginative stories to entertain and teach the kids, which in turn stimulates their imagination.
Real-World Application: This book motivates children to engage in creative thinking and storytelling, enhancing their cognitive skills and encouraging them to express themselves creatively.
Example Lesson: Learning from Stories
Explanation: Through the grandpa's engaging stories, children learn life lessons and moral values in a more relatable and memorable way.
Real-World Application: It instills a love for storytelling and reading, proving that learning can be fun and impactful through narrative experiences.