Welcome! Meet Opa and Oma, grandparents who have grown in life together on their farm. After fifty years, they still tend to their farm, teaching their grandchildren to care for the land and its creatures. This humble and peaceful story passes on valued lessons of humankind, drawing on the rural upbringing of the author, Patrick "Packy" Mader, and his four brothers and two sisters. Opa and Oma's sixteen grandchildren now reap the benefits of the same lessons. Illustrator Andrew Holmquist captures the beauty of the rolling farmscape and the teeming life of a farm as it undergoes a transition. The story and illustrations encapsulate not only one family's change, as children move away from the farm, but that of a nation as well, as rural life gives way to urban society. Families with connections to farm life, Americans of German heritage, and those who treasure family bonds will especially appreciate Opa and Oma Together. The appealing simplicity of the story and illustrations create a heartwarming glimpse of farm and family life.

Opa & Oma Together

Children's Books

Mader, Patrick

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Beavers Pond Pr

''If we can only stay on our feet, we'll medal!'' These are the words of Minnesota speedskating silver medalist, Randy Bartz. Minnesotans, in the heart of the Midwest, have long been known for their humble nature and work ethic and have long taken great pride in their athletics. Minnesota Gold celebrates the perseverance and triumphs of fifty-seven diverse homegrown athletes from 1948-2014 as they pursued their dreams to compete in the greatest international competitions. In this book of inspiring biographies, authors Patrick ''Packy'' Mader shares the memorable conversations he had with these remarkable men and women who honored their sport, their state, and their country on the world stage over the last seven decades. Discover true Minnesota gold!

Minnesota Gold: Conversations With Northland Athletes Competing on the World Stage

History

Americas

Wise Ink

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