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| Grandpa for Sale Written by Dotti Enderle and Vicki Sansum Illustrated by T. Kyle Gentry |
Eleven-year-old, Lizzie is minding the family antique store while her grandpa naps on a spindly sofa.
When Mrs. Larchmont and her poodle, Giselle, enter and begin their buying spree, they refuse to leave
without bargaining for the one antique not for sale...Grandpa!
Lizzie is quite old enough to watch the family store, but can she handle rich Mrs. Larchmont with her
pink suit, rhinestone glasses, towering hair and matching poodle?
As Mrs. Larchmont bids higher and higher amounts to purchase Grandpa, Lizzie cannot help imagining
the wonderful things she could buy with all that money.
Will Lizzie agree to sell Grandpa or are there some things that money just can't buy?
When Mrs. Larchmont and her poodle, Giselle, enter and begin their buying spree, they refuse to leave
without bargaining for the one antique not for sale...Grandpa!
Lizzie is quite old enough to watch the family store, but can she handle rich Mrs. Larchmont with her
pink suit, rhinestone glasses, towering hair and matching poodle?
As Mrs. Larchmont bids higher and higher amounts to purchase Grandpa, Lizzie cannot help imagining
the wonderful things she could buy with all that money.
Will Lizzie agree to sell Grandpa or are there some things that money just can't buy?
Hardcover, 32 full color pages, ages 4-8, ISBN 9780972922586, Spring 2007
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Award and Review Highlights
* Storytelling World Award winner 2008
* North Texas Book Festival Book Award winner 2008
* Winner of the Writers' League of Texas Teddy Children's Book Award!
* Selected as an Accelerated Reader book
* a Borders Original Voices Selection for October 2007!
"...[an] amusing story to warm any grandparent's heart..." Kenneth and Sylvia Marantz, in Children's Literature
"...comical story...downright amazing illustrations..." Kim Hone-McMahan, Akron Beacon Journal
"...stresses the importance of family and friendship over material possessions." Learning Magazine
"How much is a grandfather worth? ...could elicit much discussion from readers. Recommended." Library Media Connection
The Houston Chronicle featured Dotti, Vicki, and Mrs. Larchmont on page 2 of the Star section! See them in their glory here.
"I thought it was wonderful. And every grandpa will appreciate it. The illustrations are great, particularly the combination of color on black &
white. Eye appealing." Charlene Keller, Prairie Hill Books, Brenham, TX
"One thing in the world that can never be bought is love! It's more complex than you think!" A Kiddle CRITer reviewer on Smartwriters.com
"Dotti Enderle and Vicki Sansum have done a great job writing a fun and imaginative story. The illustrations by T. Kyle Gentry are bright and
blend seamlessly with the story. This is definitely a must have for those rainy spring days." Nancy Cavanaugh, Fandangle Magazine
"a funny tale about the value of family and friendship over money that takes place in an antiques shop. …It just might be the only children's picture
book ever written with an antiquing theme. …a fun way to introduce kids to antiques and collecting." Ken Hall in Ken's Korner, Antiques &
Collecting, The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles, and Southeastern Antiquing & Collecting
"Authors Dotti Enderle and Vicki Sansum settle on a basic concept — love is something that money can’t buy." Nick Basbanes, in the Orlando
Sentinel (Orlando, FL), the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Pittsburgh, PA), and the Telegram & Gazette News (Worcester, MA)
"...First of all, I'm always on the lookout for an original idea, and what could be more unique than a child tempted by "big bucks" to sell her
beloved Grandpa? Very clever of Dotti Enderle and Vicki Sansum to create this charming, fascinating concept. Second: I'm captivated by the eye-
pleasing color illustrations complementing the black-and-white background. Illustrator T. Kyle Gentry has a rare talent...." Betty Dravis, author
Book Pick of the Week - A Sure Winner!
"Here's a new picture book destined to become a favorite of children of all ages everywhere!" L. Suzanne Lieurance, Writing for Children Center.com
"a heart-warming tale of love and child-like wonder. I highly recommend it!" Christine Hohlbaum, TheReadingTub.com. Included in the Reading Tub's
Recommended Bookbag, Books for Ages 4 to 8, March/April 2007.
"This charming, simple story pits love of things against love of people, with hopeful results for young readers. The wonderfully detailed illustrations
by T. Kyle Gentry add to the repeat pleasures of the book as each viewing allows readers to discover something new." Jan Fields, MyShelf.com
"This clever book shows young readers that there are some things in life that are priceless." Through the Looking Glass Review.com
"Don’t try and buy a grandpa. Buy this book instead!!" Paeony Lewish, British children's book author
Dotti on Blog Tour
Dotti Enderle is on tour in the blogosphere! Read or listen to her interviews on Elizabeth Dulemba's blog , Karen's News, Ellie McDoodle, Stone
Stoop, Joe Kulka's Blog, Alma Fullerton, Book Bites for Kids and Cats and Jammers.
"The exuberant color illustrations perfectly complement this extravagant tale with a heartwarming moral." Children's Bookwatch, Midwest Book
Review
See all reviews...
* Storytelling World Award winner 2008
* North Texas Book Festival Book Award winner 2008
* Winner of the Writers' League of Texas Teddy Children's Book Award!
* Selected as an Accelerated Reader book
* a Borders Original Voices Selection for October 2007!
"...[an] amusing story to warm any grandparent's heart..." Kenneth and Sylvia Marantz, in Children's Literature
"...comical story...downright amazing illustrations..." Kim Hone-McMahan, Akron Beacon Journal
"...stresses the importance of family and friendship over material possessions." Learning Magazine
"How much is a grandfather worth? ...could elicit much discussion from readers. Recommended." Library Media Connection
The Houston Chronicle featured Dotti, Vicki, and Mrs. Larchmont on page 2 of the Star section! See them in their glory here.
"I thought it was wonderful. And every grandpa will appreciate it. The illustrations are great, particularly the combination of color on black &
white. Eye appealing." Charlene Keller, Prairie Hill Books, Brenham, TX
"One thing in the world that can never be bought is love! It's more complex than you think!" A Kiddle CRITer reviewer on Smartwriters.com
"Dotti Enderle and Vicki Sansum have done a great job writing a fun and imaginative story. The illustrations by T. Kyle Gentry are bright and
blend seamlessly with the story. This is definitely a must have for those rainy spring days." Nancy Cavanaugh, Fandangle Magazine
"a funny tale about the value of family and friendship over money that takes place in an antiques shop. …It just might be the only children's picture
book ever written with an antiquing theme. …a fun way to introduce kids to antiques and collecting." Ken Hall in Ken's Korner, Antiques &
Collecting, The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles, and Southeastern Antiquing & Collecting
"Authors Dotti Enderle and Vicki Sansum settle on a basic concept — love is something that money can’t buy." Nick Basbanes, in the Orlando
Sentinel (Orlando, FL), the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Pittsburgh, PA), and the Telegram & Gazette News (Worcester, MA)
"...First of all, I'm always on the lookout for an original idea, and what could be more unique than a child tempted by "big bucks" to sell her
beloved Grandpa? Very clever of Dotti Enderle and Vicki Sansum to create this charming, fascinating concept. Second: I'm captivated by the eye-
pleasing color illustrations complementing the black-and-white background. Illustrator T. Kyle Gentry has a rare talent...." Betty Dravis, author
Book Pick of the Week - A Sure Winner!
"Here's a new picture book destined to become a favorite of children of all ages everywhere!" L. Suzanne Lieurance, Writing for Children Center.com
"a heart-warming tale of love and child-like wonder. I highly recommend it!" Christine Hohlbaum, TheReadingTub.com. Included in the Reading Tub's
Recommended Bookbag, Books for Ages 4 to 8, March/April 2007.
"This charming, simple story pits love of things against love of people, with hopeful results for young readers. The wonderfully detailed illustrations
by T. Kyle Gentry add to the repeat pleasures of the book as each viewing allows readers to discover something new." Jan Fields, MyShelf.com
"This clever book shows young readers that there are some things in life that are priceless." Through the Looking Glass Review.com
"Don’t try and buy a grandpa. Buy this book instead!!" Paeony Lewish, British children's book author
Dotti on Blog Tour
Dotti Enderle is on tour in the blogosphere! Read or listen to her interviews on Elizabeth Dulemba's blog , Karen's News, Ellie McDoodle, Stone
Stoop, Joe Kulka's Blog, Alma Fullerton, Book Bites for Kids and Cats and Jammers.
"The exuberant color illustrations perfectly complement this extravagant tale with a heartwarming moral." Children's Bookwatch, Midwest Book
Review
See all reviews...
| See pics from the Grandpa for Sale Book Launch! Dotti, Vicki, and Kyle signed books on March 31st at Borders Books in Houston TX There are lots more Texas appearances lined up, so check our calendar for a signing near you. |
