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Grandma Tildy lived all alone, until a salesman stopped by to sell her a pet. She welcomed a canary bird into her home, but made it very clear that she wanted NO ELEPHANTS! This heart-warming children's book, written and illustrated by Jerry Smath, will delight parents and children from... read more
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Grandma Tildy continues to buy pets from the pet man. As she buys these animals she finds work around the house that they can help her do. They are all very helpful, but she does not want to buy an elephant. When the pet man comes one last time all he has left is the elephant. She finally... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Grandma Tildy: The hard-working and generally generous main characters.
First Sentence edit
Grandma Tildy lived all alone. She worked hard everyday. She had no time to play.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Parents Magazine Read Aloud Originals. (publisher series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jerry Smath (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Dutton Childrens Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1980
ISBN: 0819310077
Page Count: 41
Publisher: Dutton Childrens Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1980
ISBN: 0819310077
Page Count: 41
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