10 Best Books For Grandparents
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July 2016
Glue guns and grandkids: Activity book promises to entertain
Nicole Dixon, tbnewswatch.com
Self-published authors Maureen Goulet and Diana Budden have overcome the challenge of keeping grandchildren entertained.
Vancouver authors Goulet and Budden have come to the rescue with a collection of fun activities that “even the most craft-challenged” can enjoy.
The 64-page entertainment book entitled Granny Get Your Glue Gun was designed with easy-to-follow instructions for about 40 crafts, baking, games and creative activities for both grandparents and grandchildren to enjoy.
“It’s aimed at the grandparent market,” said Goulet Saturday morning during her book signing at Chapters bookstore in Thunder Bay.
“It’s actually aimed at the grandparent who didn’t stay home to raise their children and now they have grandchildren coming and they don’t know what to do with them.”
Goulet added that people are living longer, grandparents are more mobile and they’re spending more time with their grandchildren.
The activities and crafts throughout the book are simple and easy to follow, a comical quote is printed on each page to keep the grandparent amused while entertaining kids ages two to 12.
There’s a keep sake section at the front of the book where grandparents can put notes, and at the back there’s a page where they can write down cute things their grandchildren say.
“I wanted to get in on the aging baby-boomer market,” Goulet said. “I’m one myself, I don’t have any grandchildren yet, but I’m ready. I thought what would appeal and sell in the next ten to 15 years.”
Goulet and Budden took a lot of the ideas from their childhood hoping that people will remember these activities from when they were young.
“A lot of kids are having children much later in life and the time you get to spent with your grandchildren is even shorter than it used to be,” Goulet said.
“It’s important to instill some memories, values and time together.”
Book Review
The Beacon newspaper
Vancouver authors Goulet and Budden have come to the rescue with a collection of fun activities that “even the most craft-challenged” can enjoy.
The 64-page entertainment book entitled Granny Get Your Glue Gun was designed with easy-to-follow instructions for about 40 crafts, baking, games and creative activities for both grandparents and grandchildren to enjoy.
“It’s aimed at the grandparent market,” said Goulet Saturday morning during her book signing at Chapters bookstore in Thunder Bay.
“It’s actually aimed at the grandparent who didn’t stay home to raise their children and now they have grandchildren coming and they don’t know what to do with them.”
Goulet added that people are living longer, grandparents are more mobile and they’re spending more time with their grandchildren.
The activities and crafts throughout the book are simple and easy to follow, a comical quote is printed on each page to keep the grandparent amused while entertaining kids ages two to 12.
There’s a keep sake section at the front of the book where grandparents can put notes, and at the back there’s a page where they can write down cute things their grandchildren say.
“I wanted to get in on the aging baby-boomer market,” Goulet said. “I’m one myself, I don’t have any grandchildren yet, but I’m ready. I thought what would appeal and sell in the next ten to 15 years.”
Goulet and Budden took a lot of the ideas from their childhood hoping that people will remember these activities from when they were young.
“A lot of kids are having children much later in life and the time you get to spent with your grandchildren is even shorter than it used to be,” Goulet said.
“It’s important to instill some memories, values and time together.”
Book Review
The Beacon newspaper
Global TV interview
May 2016
Fun crafts to do with your kids or grandkids
Published 5 hours ago
Watch video http://globalnews.ca/video/2709423/fun-crafts-to-do-with-your-kids-or-grandkids
Looking for some fun things to do with your kids or grandkids? Maureen Goulet and Diana Budden have some ideas, including how to make “flubber” in their book ‘Granny Get Your Glue Gun.'
Endorsements
" I want to let you know how much I'm enjoying your book. I bought 4 at Red Horses and gave 3 away as gifts. Just today, one friend told me how all her friends were raving about it. We all especially liked the photos and easy instructions, and the fact that pretty much all the materials/ingredients are easily attainable. I have young moms tell me that they're super excited about your book too. I told them to go online and order some, as they're well worth the price. (Pictures and quality are bar none.) So thanks for making me look like a rock star!!"
Jen Boyes North Vancouver
" I want to let you know how much I'm enjoying your book. I bought 4 at Red Horses and gave 3 away as gifts. Just today, one friend told me how all her friends were raving about it. We all especially liked the photos and easy instructions, and the fact that pretty much all the materials/ingredients are easily attainable. I have young moms tell me that they're super excited about your book too. I told them to go online and order some, as they're well worth the price. (Pictures and quality are bar none.) So thanks for making me look like a rock star!!"
Jen Boyes North Vancouver
"This book is like a warm hug from your grandma" Simon Myers, UK
"Bought this as a gift and was so impressed by the book! So many fun ideas that real kids and real grandparents would enjoy. The activities range from games to crafts to food creations to genius ideas that will entertain the kids while granny sits back and relaxes. Invisible painting, make your own ice cream, coins in the garden--very fun and clever." Viv Grace
"Bought this as a gift and was so impressed by the book! So many fun ideas that real kids and real grandparents would enjoy. The activities range from games to crafts to food creations to genius ideas that will entertain the kids while granny sits back and relaxes. Invisible painting, make your own ice cream, coins in the garden--very fun and clever." Viv Grace
"Just when you thought you had run out of ideas to captivate the kiddos, along comes this amazing collection of projects to keep the little darlings and you entertained for hours. I want to be 7 again, but this time I won't eat the paste" Vicki Gabereau broadcaster/TV personality
"This book is so exciting! Beautifully laid out, easy to follow and filled with fun ideas. I wish it had been around when my kids were little! You don't have to be a grandmother to want to get started creating the recipes and crafts in Maureen and Diana's amazing book! Shelley Adams Whitewater Cooks
"You will be a star in the eyes of your grandchildren!" Mary Halpen co-author The Best of Bridge
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