My Grandma's the Mayor by Marjorie White Pellegrino
Young readers will cheer for Annie as she discovers her own community spirit and the pride and pleasure that come from giving of oneself. Annie's grandmother used to be lots of fun, but things have changed. Now Grandma is the mayor, and she doesn't have much time to spend with Annie anymore. With Grandma suddenly very busy and important, Annie feels left out. But late one night, after a terrible fire breaks out in a neighborhood apartment building, Annie comes to feel proud of her capable, caring grandmother — and of herself, too! At first I wanted Grandma to be the mayor. I even helped her get the job. I passed out flyers, helped put up signs, and stuffed envelopes for her campaign. I thought all she would have to do was ride on a float in the Fourth of July parade, be on television, and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. And then I could say, “That’s my Grandma. She’s the mayor.” But I’ve changed my mind. Now that she got elected, I don’t think it’s such a good idea. Do you want to know why?
"A nice introduction to what it means to be a Mayor"—Kid Lit About Politics
"Annie is very proud of her grandmother when she gets elected mayor but grandma now has to spend a lot of time with her new job. Grandma and Annie work this out. This is one of the few books that shows an older person in a leadership position. It shares with children the leadership role older people often play in their nation and communities."—Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)
"Annie is very proud of her grandmother when she gets elected mayor but grandma now has to spend a lot of time with her new job. Grandma and Annie work this out. This is one of the few books that shows an older person in a leadership position. It shares with children the leadership role older people often play in their nation and communities."—Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)
Marge Pellegrino's writing for children of all ages includes the books Too Nice, My Grandma's the Mayor and I Don't Have an Uncle Phil Anymore from Magination Press. With more than 100 published articles in regional and national magazines and in anthologies including Cup of Comfort for Women, she facilitates workshops for school, agency and community organizations, and is on the artist roster of the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Visit her at www.margepellegrino.com.
John Lund is the illustrator of My Grandma's the Mayor. He lives in West Vancouver, Canada with his son.
John Lund is the illustrator of My Grandma's the Mayor. He lives in West Vancouver, Canada with his son.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781557986085 |
| ISBN 10 | 1557986088 |
| Title | My Grandma's the Mayor |
| Author | Marjorie White Pellegrino |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Magination Press |
| Year published | 1999-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |