Grandfather Buffalo

By Jim Arnosky

Book Overview

Grandfather Buffalo is the oldest bull in the herd. Whenever the herd moves on, he is always a little behind. But when a female buffalo is ready to give birth, he is there to protect her, and he's there to help nudge the new calf along.The youngster's liveliness puts Grandfather Buffalo to the test, but the calf learns quickly that whether the herd is braving a dust storm or stopping for a rest, there's no better place to be than right by Grandfather Buffalo's side. Jim Arnosky shows the struggles faced in nature by both young and old, and the tender bonds that form across generations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399241698
• ISBN13: 9780399241697
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.2" x 0.4" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 4 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

Beautiful pictures, beautiful words.

Grandfather Buffalo is another excellent production by Jim Arnosky. This one nudges its way to very near the top of the list of favorites. The illustrations are so beautiful and the words of the story are a perfect match for the mood of the book. We have used it as a memorial book in our public library for a recently deceased well- known Grandfather in our community. It is just right, and the family agreed. High praise for Grandfather Buffalo and for Jim Arnosky.

A wonderful story for grandkids and grandparents to share

Grandfather Buffalo by Jim Arnosky tells of an old bull who leads his herd but is becoming fragile and slow with old age. Still, he watches over his herd even when a lively new calf puts him to many tests. The calf learns quickly; and one of the most important lessons is that even though grandfather buffalo is slowing down - he's still the most important in the herd. A wonderful story for grandkids and grandparents to share.

Great book to read to Grandchildren!

This is a great book to read to grandchildren. Shows compassion of grandfather buffalo to younger buffalos and pregnant buffalo. I highly recommend this book! Judy