My Grandma Lives in Florida

By Ed Shankman, Dave O'Neill (Illustrator)

A young alligator visits his grandma in Florida, sharing adventures and love.

4.5/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings

32 pages· 1,362 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Join a young alligator on a heartwarming journey from NYC to Florida, where he visits his beloved grandma. Together, they explore beaches and theme parks, but it's their shared laughter and love that truly shine. This delightful tale, filled with bouncing rhymes and vibrant illustrations, captures the essence of cherished family bonds. Will their adventures bring them closer than ever? Discover the magic of a grandma's love in this enchanting story that resonates with readers of all ages.

From the publisher

This sunny, happy, and lovingly humorous story follows a child alligator–who lives in NYC–as he visits his grandma in her Florida home. I love my grandma and grandma loves me, he says, as they visit the beach, and theme parks, and, best of all, walk and talk and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone will find something in the story to remind them of their own relationships with beloved grandparents or grandchildren. With bouncing rhymes and colorful illustrations, grandparents, parents and children are sure to love reading this story again and again!When we go inside, grandma gives me a kiss.In fact there’s no place on my face she will missI may wriggle and giggle and grumble and hiss, But only a grandma can kiss you like this.Author Ed Shankman and illustrator Dave O’Neill began creating their award-winning children’s books in New England, with stories on Boston, Cape Cod, Maine, and Vermont. In 2011 they turned their attention to New Orleans, Louisiana, and in 2013 they travel to the Sunshine State, Florida!

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