After the sight of a night sky filled with stars makes eight-year-old Uma feel very small, she asks people how they think about infinity and gets a variety of answers before realizing the comfort in knowing that some things go on forever.

George decides that his grumpy, selfish old grandmother must be a witch and concocts some marvelous medicine to take care of her.

A scrapbook provides many memories of good times enjoyed with Grandma.

Called home to care for her grandmother after a fall, Jess, a journalist, discovers a book chronicling the police investigation into an old unsolved murder that has a shocking connection to her family.

"1978: At her renowned treatment center in picturesque Vermont, the brilliant psychiatrist, Dr. Helen Hildreth, is acclaimed for her compassionate work with the mentally ill. But when's she home with her cherished grandchildren, Vi and Eric, she's just Gran-teaching them how to take care of their pets, preparing them home-cooked meals, providing them with care and attention and love. Then one day Gran brings home a child to stay with the family. Iris-silent,...

Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and she feels good about herself.

Old Grandma of Gooliguch shares her house with the many Australian animals she tames.

"A whimsical fable for all ages about In�es, a Mexican-American girl who receives a mysterious necklace from her abuela that turns her into a monarch butterfly - the fulfillment of a prophecy linking In�es's destiny to her family's legacy and the butterflies' survival. Monarca is a blend of folklore, environmentalism, and magical realism that inspires us all to protect and cherish the sacred natural world around us." -- Back cover.

Suhaila's wish to know her deceased grandmother is granted when a golden ladder appears at her window and Grandma Annie invites her on a journey to the moon, where they welcome people who are facing tragedy. Includes facts about the painting and woman who inspired the story.

A young boy is frightened by how busy and noisy the city is when he goes there to visit his Nana, but she makes him a fancy red cape that keeps him from being scared as she shows him how wonderful a place it is.