From blueberry picking to nature walks to baking pie, Nonna has an exciting activity for each day of the week.
What will each day bring?
About Kathy
Kathy Brandon is the daughter of two educators that gave her the love of reading and the courage to follow her dreams. She has been an educator for three decades working to share her passion for literature and joy of opening the pages of a book. She lives with her husband and her faithful four-legged companion splitting her time between Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
She has three children, three in-laws and three grandsons, who all love to hear a good story.
About The Adventures of Nonna and the Little Red Truck
Autumn
Hey there, fellow adventurers! 🍂 I am over the moon excited to introduce you to the heartwarming new book in the Adventures of Nonna and the Little Red Truck series that celebrates the beauty of community, the wisdom of grandparents, and the enchantment of autumn.
🚗 Hop into "The Little Red Truck" and embark on a journey filled with colorful leaves, laughter, and the joy of fall activities! This book is a cozy blend of nature, family, and the magic of the season.🍂 As you turn the pages, you'll be transported to a world of hayrides through golden fields, garden plots, costume parades, scarecrow making with the wise hands of grandparents, and crackling bonfires that warm the soul. The illustrations in this book are a visual feast for the eyes, capturing the breathtaking beauty of autumn out in nature in all its vibrant glory. You won't be able to resist the urge to dive into this enchanting world over and over again!
Are you as excited as we are? Share your thoughts, your favorite fall activities, or your own family traditions with me on my website by sending me a message.
Let's celebrate the most beautiful time of the year together.
Summertime
It’s summertime and the young narrator is visiting his Nonna and Papa. From blueberry picking to nature walks to baking pie, Nonna has an exciting activity for each day of the week.
Nonna and the narrator drive around the community interacting with the people in their community, enjoying all that the town has to offer.
They embark on these adventures with Titan, the dog, in the Little Red Truck. At each stop, the young boy hears new sounds and experiences new activities.
What will each day bring?
Praise for Kathy
“The Adventures of Nonna and the Little Red Truck in the Summertime is an absolute treasure!”
—Valerie White, Youth Services, Canton Free Library, Canton, NY
“Kathy Brandon's book is delightful and certain to be shared across generations.”
—Melinda Izzo, Operations Manager, Orion Communities, STEAM/Literacy Program
“A language rich experience that makes it easy for children to connect their own experiences to the text.”
—Anna Okray, Speech-Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Featured Activity
Download activities, including this "Color and Count" worksheet, from The Adventures of Nonna and the Little Red Truck in Summertime!
Featured Animal
Description about how animals appear in the story
Chipmunk
Only 4-7inches, good swimmers and climbers, hibernate in dens for winter with seeds, nuts, fruits and berries.
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