Big Papa and the Time Machine
Big Papa and the Time Machine
by Daniel Bernstrom
Ages 4–8
A boy is scared on his first day of school, so his grandfather takes him on a ride through his own memories of being brave.
- Author
- Daniel Bernstrom
- Age
- Ages 4–8
- Type
- Grandparents, Courage, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Readers rate it
- 4.13 / 5 on Goodreads
- In India
- Available
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