Grandpa for Sale
Written by Dotti Enderle and Vicki Sansum, Illustrated by T. Kyle Gentry
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?
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?
Hardcover, 32 full color pages, ages 4-8
ISBN 9780972922586, Spring 2007
ISBN 9780972922586, Spring 2007
Praise for Grandpa for Sale
"This book is called Grandpa for Sale. Does that shock you? ...When I first read this... I thought:
"What?!" And I wasn’t quite sure this was the best way to teach this lesson. Then I decided it was
adorable.... fabulous, just fabulous." Dr. Laura Schlessinger on the Dr. Laura Live Radio Show,
Monday, January 25, 2010
"...[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
Featured in Antique Week
"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!
"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...
"This book is called Grandpa for Sale. Does that shock you? ...When I first read this... I thought:
"What?!" And I wasn’t quite sure this was the best way to teach this lesson. Then I decided it was
adorable.... fabulous, just fabulous." Dr. Laura Schlessinger on the Dr. Laura Live Radio Show,
Monday, January 25, 2010
"...[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
Featured in Antique Week
"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!
"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. |
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AWARDS & HONORS
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
Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award 2010 Masterlist
Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award 2009-2010 Masterlist
Borders Original Voices Selection for October 2007
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
Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award 2010 Masterlist
Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award 2009-2010 Masterlist
Borders Original Voices Selection for October 2007
