Now One Foot, Now the Other

Illustrated by Tomie dePaola
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$9.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
80 per carton
On sale Jun 01, 2006 | 9780142401040
Age 5-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile 470L
Sales rights: World
Families will treasure this story of intergenerational love and understanding as they watch young and old face challenges and learn together.

Readers of all ages will love to watch Grandpa Bob teach Bobby to walk, and how Bobby returns the favor when Bob has a stroke, all in beautifully rich full color.

This touching story about a young boy coping with his grandfather's disability has long been one of Tomie dePaola's most popular picture books. Now, for the first time, it is available in a larger format, full-color edition—perfect for family sharing.
"Conveys the same touching images and genuine fondness as dePaola's companion book, Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs." —Kirkus Reviews

“The tone is gentle and the illustrations are, as usual, first-rate.” —School Library Journal

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Families will treasure this story of intergenerational love and understanding as they watch young and old face challenges and learn together.

Readers of all ages will love to watch Grandpa Bob teach Bobby to walk, and how Bobby returns the favor when Bob has a stroke, all in beautifully rich full color.

This touching story about a young boy coping with his grandfather's disability has long been one of Tomie dePaola's most popular picture books. Now, for the first time, it is available in a larger format, full-color edition—perfect for family sharing.

Praise

"Conveys the same touching images and genuine fondness as dePaola's companion book, Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs." —Kirkus Reviews

“The tone is gentle and the illustrations are, as usual, first-rate.” —School Library Journal