Grandpa, Tell Me a Story

Book excerpt: Grandpa, Tell Me a Story is a collection of short stories inspired by the inquisitive minds of children looking for a way to comprehend the world around them with stories like "Freddie the Flicker", "Randy the Raindrop", and "Douglass Dirt"; the complex interactions between people with stories like "Recluse the Moose" and "Trust"; and life-lessons stories like "Be Kind to Animals", "Robbie and Bobbie Boots", and "Thought that Became a Word." Each of the stories is based on actual interactions between Grandpa and his Grandchildren. The author used his imagination, the Bible, and the wisdom of a grandparent to provide stories that young people can understand. The author hopes the stories provide insight and a framework for moms and dads to explain the tough questions kids can ask.