Freda uses jars to save everything from a chocolate chip cookie to the full moon, just as her grandmother saves summer blueberries. Includes a recipe for blueberry jam.

Reluctuant Nicky spends a wonderful summer with Grandma who introduces him to the joy of rafting down the river near her home and watching the animals along the banks.

Ramsey dons his superhero cape to rescue Grandma from the huge octopus she is trying to cook--or is he simply telling a story? Includes author's note on the story's origin and a recipe for Octopus stew.

A very modern grandmother, Mrs. Oberon, rides her tuned-up trail bike to come to her son Scrimshaw's rescue when he cannot stop his teething baby from crying.

While helping Grandma in the garden, a child learns about the important role of the earthworm in helping plants grow.

A young girl and her grandmother enjoy a day filled with tea parties, hide-and-seek, stories, and plenty of love.

Grandma Aggie tries to help her granddaughter Jane and the independent pony Popcorn, who were born on the same day, become riding partners.

Sam's efforts to find a grandmother are so successful that he discovers the problems of having too many grandmothers.

Thea's parents do not want her to dress up as a scary monster for the Halloween costume parade, but with Grandma's help she surprises them.