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Grandma, What's That? Countdown to Christmas: A Nine Mile Babies Adventure
Hardcover
General Juvenile FictionHoliday
Publisher Price: $16.95
ISBN13: 9781636143170
Publisher: Akashic Books, Ltd.
Published: Oct 6 2026
Pages: 36
Language: English
COUNT DOWN TO CHRISTMAS with the Nine Mile Babies on their first snowy adventure! Learn the importance of thinking about others as Grandma surprises her grandchildren and introduces them to the magical Mama Joy and Frostbite, a little reindeer with a bright blue nose who's always sneezing. Together, the Nine Mile Babies set off on an exciting bobsleigh ride across the globe, from Kenya to St. Lucia--searching for the perfect gifts for each other.
Full of laughter, kindness, and discovery, Grandma, What's That? Countdown to Christmas reminds us that the greatest gifts come from the heart. Experience the magic, love, and fun that make Christmas truly special. The picture book concludes with a simple quiz to help teachers and caregivers encourage engagement and comprehension in new readers.
The Grandma, What's That? series follows a grandmother and her grandchildren, the Nine Mile Babies, as they explore new places and cultures. Through fun, educational stories, it promotes diversity, cultural pride, and awareness, while celebrating the wisdom shared across generations. Designed for children ages 0-7, it invites young readers around the world to discover the rich heritage of the Caribbean and Africa together.
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