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All the Milly-Molly-Mandy tales have a special place in my heart, but the young entrepreneur in me (who sadly scarpered when I was about 10) especially loved Milly-Molly-Mandy Spends a Penny - no, not that penny, an actual penny!

Every one of my students is a potential hero in the making': How Muhammad Khan's class inspired his award-winning book The child's innocent amazement at ALL the lines on her Nana's face is so honestly reported and the Nana's beautiful explanation that each line holds a memory is just charming. I love this idea as it's all too easy to see an old person and just see, well, an old person - when of course they have lived rich and full lives, doing silly, sad, serious and wondrous things. Sixth Place (tie), 29 points: Janel and Val (Jive). It was revealed in the eleventh hour of this routine that it was, in fact, meant to be a jive. But for one lonely triple-step, I would’ve never known. But Janel sure as hell performed whatever it was she was dancing. Val complimented her by saying she has swag like his grandma – and as Tom said, this was the night grandma swag became a good thing. Janel and Val have absolutely great banter, and when Erin joins in, it practically becomes a sitcom. Hopefully people other than Pretty Little Liars fans vote for her, but she was so early in the show that I worry. Odds of elimination: 1 in 25. Noi isn't at sure about staying at his Grandma's and his curiosity and observations about her Nana-ish ways are charming, but then sometimes nanas have a way of surprising us - and Grandma Bird is no exception! 9. The Summer Book by Tove Jansson The acceptance, support and unconditional love she gives throughout the story makes your heart sing and is another wonderful example of the uncluttered relationship between the grandparent and grandchild.Grandma tells the stories over long summer days and nights, as seven children enjoy life in her little town. The stories entertain, educate and provide hours of enjoyment to them. So come, why don't you too join in the fun? It’s where the seeds of a child’s love for books and reading are planted’: Katrina Charman on the magic of bedtime stories Julianne Hough joined the judges panel, and fit right in. She is as sexually frustrated as Bruno and Carrie Ann (who both wasted no time in panting over the first male contestant). Julianne spent the evening hitting on every male contestant over forty because they remind her of her dad. If this Electra complex takes hold, it could be an awkward season. Other than that, her judging was pretty spot-on, and far better than Carrie Ann’s. We began with a two-hour premiere that felt far longer than your average DWTS episode, and the highlight was the opening number, because it featured the Queen of England! Grandma (or great-grandma) swag, indeed. It was also a lively way of introducing the stars, and the producers are so confident in the caliber of season 19’s celebrities, they didn’t even bother with last names. Because, really, what other Tommy could we be talking about?

Who can resist a good story, especially when it's being told by Grandma? From her bag emerges tales of kings and cheats, monkeys and mice, bears and gods. Here comes the bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who got turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk, and many more weird and wonderful people and animals. Last Place, 20 points: Betsey and Tony (Cha-Cha). Two derailed routines in a row! Betsey is completely nuts – Tony says there’s a circus in her head. She moves amazingly for a septuagenarian, and her routine was going well until a disaster involving a boa at the end. Whereas Lolo was furious with herself, Betsey looked to be on the verge of tears. The judges came down hard on her and gave her fives across the board, even though Carrie Ann did it with a lot of enthusiasm. Betsey was far better than Tommy, though, and I hope to see more of her unique fashion sense this season. Odds of elimination: 1 in 6. Fifth Place, 30 points: Jonathan and Allison (Jive). Jonathan got a jump start on Personal Story Week by talking about his recently deceased father out of the gate. I’m betting we’ll revisit this issue in two weeks, where it’ll have more impact than the 10 seconds we saw of him tearing up. As for his dance – it was ambitious, but it was not very good, technically. However, it was an excellent routine. That’s what I love about new pros – they have something to prove, and actually work hard to include proper choreography. Jonathan is a superb performer. His smile is so infectious, it almost distracted me from the appalling footwork. Odds of elimination: 1 in 50. A reminder of the true art of storytelling': Celebrating Henrietta Branford's powerful novel Fire, Bed & Bone The unfortunate trend of score inflation appears to continue. Used to be, week 1 nines were reserved for the likes of Sabrina Bryan and Kristi Yamaguchi. And then in the last year, they became as commonplace as sequins on this show. Some are deserved and some aren’t, but this overall score inflation is an irksome trend. If a couple gets straight nines out of the gate, that means they are one step away from perfection. And the fun of the show is watching couples slowly achieve perfection.Well, this book is beautiful in all kinds of ways, but the quiet, calm and unwavering character of Julian's Grandma is an utter joy. This is such a lovely, gentle book which really showcases the wonderful relationship between a grandmother and their grandchild. If you’re like me, you’d already forgotten half the stars by the 9:30 mark. And for the first week, we get to vote the old-fashioned way, mull over who’ll be eliminated, and watch a dedicated results show. So to jog your memory, for the first time this season, let’s welcome our stars! I cannot write a list about grandmas in books and not include The Summer Book, which features one of my all-time, absolute favourite Grandmas ever. I know it's not a children's book, but Jansson is one of our most beloved children's authors so...

It is magical, so beautifully observed and tenderly told, though not without heartbreak. Granpa is such a wonderful way to remember the genius, John Burningham.

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Dyma ble mae hadau cariad plentyn at lyfrau a darllen yn cael eu plannu:’ Katrina Charman ar hudoliaeth straeon cyn cysgu I love this book; I love the gentle pace of the story about a summer spent on a family island in the gulf of Finland, focusing on the beautiful, tempestuous, playful relationship between the very new (Sophie) and the very old (Grandmother), told with the brutal honesty that befits both ages. Please read this book. 10. Granpa by John Burningham