02358cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000190012624500270014526400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850801960038952012550058553400450184065300340188565300370191965300330195685600430198920197UtSlPG20260610133452.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a13021361  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aGaines, Miriam10aGrandfather's Love Pie 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-12-27  aProduced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)  a"Grandfather's Love Pie" by Miriam Gaines is a heartwarming children's story, likely written in the early 20th century. This delightful book narrates the touching theme of love and family, centering around a young girl named Alsie and her aunt, Alice, as they prepare a special Christmas surprise for their ailing grandfather. The story emphasizes the importance of cherishing loved ones and finding joy in giving, even during difficult times.  The narrative unfolds with the realization that their grandfather is gravely ill, prompting young Alsie to devise a plan to bring some cheer to the family. Alongside her aunt, they conceptualize a unique 'love pie'—a pie filled not with food, but with heartfelt gifts and messages from family members. As they gather contributions, the pie symbolizes their love and support for their grandfather. The eventual reveal of the pie on Christmas Day becomes a celebration of family unity and love, showcasing moments of laughter, tears, and the spirit of togetherness that defines the holiday season. Through its lyrical storytelling and charming illustrations, the book conveys a profound message about the power of love to uplift the spirit in times of sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristmas -- Juvenile fiction  aGrandfathers -- Juvenile fiction  aFamilies -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20197