Alayne Kay Christian Illustrated by Joni Stringfield

Emily loves to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Like most grandchildren, she is showered with affection and enjoys the freedom to do what she wants. But sadly, every visit comes to an end, leaving Emily longing for a way to feel close to her grandparents . . . until she can see them again. This gracefully illustrated story reinforces the loving bond between grandchildren and grandparents who cannot see each other as often as they would like. Through the eyes of Emily, children discover a magical kind of connection and learn to use their imagination, memory, and natural surroundings to feel close to their grandparents whether they are miles or countries apart. Makes a great gift for long distance grandchildren! Read about the author, illustrator, editor, and designer . . .

".... a wonderful book addressing the emotions that almost every child experiences when it is time to leave their grandparents' house."
- Reader Views

"Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa gives a unique spin on this fairly common, logistical, family situation."
- The Children's Book Review

"Author Alayne Key Christian and illustrator Joni Stringfield have produced a beautiful children's book that will help children and grandparents who live a far distance from one another to keep in touch without sadness but with joy."
- MyShelf.Com

Although we don't publish it ourselves, we think Sue Johnson and Julie Carlson's book Grandloving: Making Memories with Your Grandchildren, published by Heartstrings Press, is a book those of you with grandchildren will also like. Therefore, we are pleased to be able to present it to you here.

Co-authored by a dynamic mother-in-law/daughter-in-law team and with input from 350 families worldwide, this new 4th edition is the most comprehensive, fun, and easy-to-read grandparenting book on the market.

This illustrated sourcebook, winner of six national parenting awards, offers:

• Heartfelt tips for bonding with grandkids -- babies to teens
• Over 200 easy, fun, low-cost do-together and long-distance activities using materials grandparents have right in their homes.
• Helpful ideas for visits, holidays and family traditions
• Extensive and useful resources and a whole chapter of in-depth book reviews

Grandloving is perfect for new or seasoned grandparents or anyone wanting to bond with kids. Grandparents and grandkids go together like peanut butter and jelly. But even great family relationships will benefit from Grandloving's heartfelt ideas and thoughtful advice

You'll learn how to have a successful visit with a new grandbaby, create fun projects and gifts, including yummy-smelling playdough, photo placemats, peek-a-boo books, and musical instruments using materials most grandparents have in their homes. Take a coin-flip walk, exchange secret codes, paint with "messless paints," build styrofoam boats, and explore science and the outdoors with a grandchild. Make "Happy Face Pancakes" and other delicious recipes. Grandpas and Grandmas will find a wealth of ideas for years of creative fun. Be sure Grandloving is part of your life when your life includes grandchildren!

Whether you live near to or far from your grandchildren, go to www.grandloving.com to find tools to be that special grandparent. Or, call co-author Sue Johnson at (804) 462-0884 for a personally signed copy of Grandloving: Making Memories with Your Grandchildren. The book can also be found at Amazon.com and bookstores.