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Grandpa's Chair
A book of poems about growing up in a small town in Pennsylvania in the 1950-60's. Topics a Halloween parade, hiking in the woods, meeting a skunk, climbing a fire tower, sledding down a hill, catching bugs, camping with grandparents, and wanting a puppy.
"Grandpa's Chair" is a useful book to introduce poetry to children. Schools, daycares, and libraries can use this book to encourage children to read.
Since there is room on each page, children (and the young at heart) can add their own illustrations or pictures. This book would be a fun way to pass the time on a plane or in a doctor's waiting room. An illustrated book would be a great present for a parent or a grandparent.
The poems, themselves, will bring back memories of a time when parents had little fear about their children playing outside. Neighbors knew you and your family. Relatives lived within walking distance. Children walked or rode their bikes to get around. Children learned how to make do with available materials. Imagination was freely used. Outside games were the norm. Vacant lots became playgrounds. Penny candy was still available. Five cent pizza could be bought on Tuesdays. Saturday afternoons were spent at the 50¢ movies. It was a good time to grow up in a small town.
"Grandpa's Chair" is a useful book to introduce poetry to children. Schools, daycares, and libraries can use this book to encourage children to read.
Since there is room on each page, children (and the young at heart) can add their own illustrations or pictures. This book would be a fun way to pass the time on a plane or in a doctor's waiting room. An illustrated book would be a great present for a parent or a grandparent.
The poems, themselves, will bring back memories of a time when parents had little fear about their children playing outside. Neighbors knew you and your family. Relatives lived within walking distance. Children walked or rode their bikes to get around. Children learned how to make do with available materials. Imagination was freely used. Outside games were the norm. Vacant lots became playgrounds. Penny candy was still available. Five cent pizza could be bought on Tuesdays. Saturday afternoons were spent at the 50¢ movies. It was a good time to grow up in a small town.
- GenresChildrens
70 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
Debby Feo
35 books29 followersBOOKS:
HIRAETH PUBLISHING: “Meet the Mercusons”, “Mellie: The Adventures of a Teenage Vampire”;
“Titan” series: “Saturnial School Scenes", "The Caves of Titan";
"Vow of Blood" series: "Vow of Blood", "Here Be Vampires", "Trail Of Blood", "Dark and Bloody Ground", "Blood On the Moon", "Between Bites”.
ALSO: "A Vow of Blood Collection”, “Frostfire Worlds Presents: Debby Feo", “Stories For a Starry Night”
E-BOOKS:
Smashwords books: "Grandpa's Chair" (also in print form: Amazon and Barnes & Noble), “Herman's Store", "Tails From the 'Hood", "On the Edge" (Not for kids!).
MAGAZINES/ANTHOLOGIES in or will be in: “Dark As Life”, “Dwarf Stars”, “Hungur Chronicles”, "Courage Under Fire", “Tales From a Moonlit Path”; “Star*Line”, The 2020 Rhysling Anthology
“The Fifth Di...”, “The Martian Wave”, “Suddenly Cows”, “Outposts of Beyond”, “Frostfire Worlds”, “Illumen”, “Drabble Harvest”, “Shelter of Daylight", "Bloodbond", “Mini Anthology”, "Beyond Centauri", "Hungur", "Aoife's Kiss", "Scifaikuest", "Spaceports and Spidersilk", "The Drabbler", "Cosmic Crime Stories", “parABnormal”;
Nomadic Delirium Press' "Divided States Of America" (4 stories in the series), and 3 poems in "A Poet Explores the Stars"
HIRAETH PUBLISHING: “Meet the Mercusons”, “Mellie: The Adventures of a Teenage Vampire”;
“Titan” series: “Saturnial School Scenes", "The Caves of Titan";
"Vow of Blood" series: "Vow of Blood", "Here Be Vampires", "Trail Of Blood", "Dark and Bloody Ground", "Blood On the Moon", "Between Bites”.
ALSO: "A Vow of Blood Collection”, “Frostfire Worlds Presents: Debby Feo", “Stories For a Starry Night”
E-BOOKS:
Smashwords books: "Grandpa's Chair" (also in print form: Amazon and Barnes & Noble), “Herman's Store", "Tails From the 'Hood", "On the Edge" (Not for kids!).
MAGAZINES/ANTHOLOGIES in or will be in: “Dark As Life”, “Dwarf Stars”, “Hungur Chronicles”, "Courage Under Fire", “Tales From a Moonlit Path”; “Star*Line”, The 2020 Rhysling Anthology
“The Fifth Di...”, “The Martian Wave”, “Suddenly Cows”, “Outposts of Beyond”, “Frostfire Worlds”, “Illumen”, “Drabble Harvest”, “Shelter of Daylight", "Bloodbond", “Mini Anthology”, "Beyond Centauri", "Hungur", "Aoife's Kiss", "Scifaikuest", "Spaceports and Spidersilk", "The Drabbler", "Cosmic Crime Stories", “parABnormal”;
Nomadic Delirium Press' "Divided States Of America" (4 stories in the series), and 3 poems in "A Poet Explores the Stars"
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December 15, 2015
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Poems written during my therapy for Post Traumatic Stress, Depression, and suicidal ideation following murder of my mother and stepfather by my father + death of maternal grandmother and uncle + having to terminate a pregnancy at 23 weeks because baby had Osteogenesis Lethal Type II and had no chance whatsoever of being born alive. This all occurred within a span of two years.
Poems written during my therapy for Post Traumatic Stress, Depression, and suicidal ideation following murder of my mother and stepfather by my father + death of maternal grandmother and uncle + having to terminate a pregnancy at 23 weeks because baby had Osteogenesis Lethal Type II and had no chance whatsoever of being born alive. This all occurred within a span of two years.
January 18, 2013
I Love this book its so well written,the history is amazing if you love vampires and others this book is up your street,I can't wait for the next book, you really need to read this Debby is a author I'm sure you will find you will hear lots from in the future.
November 9, 2017
Clever plotting and enjoyable characters!
May 14, 2014
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I wrote this book of poems about growing up in a small town in western PA, in the 1950-60's. There is room on each page for illustrations, and the illustrator can add his/her name to the title page.
I self-published this book, with money I inherited from my mom. My mom always had a book in her hand. She was a school librarian and a volunteer EMT with the Ridgeway, PA fire dept.
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
I wrote this book of poems about growing up in a small town in western PA, in the 1950-60's. There is room on each page for illustrations, and the illustrator can add his/her name to the title page.
I self-published this book, with money I inherited from my mom. My mom always had a book in her hand. She was a school librarian and a volunteer EMT with the Ridgeway, PA fire dept.
March 10, 2015
I wrote this book. It is the 4th book in my historical vampire series. The book is set in 1889. Gaius starts out in Walla Walla, WA, visits the Sea Lion Caves in Oregon, then heads east to Kentucky (hence the title of the book). Eventually, he ends up in Central Park in NYC. Along the way he meets supernatural beings of several types.
April 30, 2015
Heartfelt, deeply moving especially if you've ever felt the grip of darkness.
January 20, 2016
This is the first book in my five-book, historical, vampire series. Book #3 "Trail of Blood" was just released.
April 30, 2015
Gaius is a main character who can keep your attention forever, well, at least centuries. Love his adventures and am thirsty for more. Hint hint to author.
April 30, 2015
Ireland is for lovers and families - or not? Heavy emotions and actions for those-who-do-not-die!
May 9, 2016
Awesome story. I love books about Vampires and this one I enjoyed immensely. It's an unusual story and I recommend this book and author.
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