Silas' Seven Grandparents
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2010 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Silas' Seven Grandparents

By Anita Horrocks, Helen Flook (Illustrator)

A boy must find a way to stay with all his grandparents at once.

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32 pages· 906 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Silas loves his seven grandparents, each offering unique adventures. When his parents leave for a trip, all seven invite him to stay. Torn between them, Silas faces a dilemma: how to choose without causing hurt? With creativity and heart, he devises a plan that brings everyone together, ensuring no one feels left out. Discover how Silas turns a tricky situation into a joyful solution.

From the publisher

Silas is a small boy who finds a unique solution to keeping up with his seven adoring grandparents. Most of the time, Silas loves having seven grandparents. Each of them has something unique and valuable to offer. They take him to amusement parks, museums, dog shows and camping. When Silas’ parents go away on a business trip, all seven grandparents invite Silas to stay with them. However, one Silas can’t be with seven different grandparents at once. How can he choose one without hurting the others’ feelings? But Silas comes up with an especially good idea that makes everyone feel included and happy.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
906
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD560L
Themes & topics
Books about grandparentsBooks about familyBooks about social themesBooks about multigenerational
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
137565
Publication
Published
April 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781551435619

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