Good Old Days

Step back into the good old days, one gentle story at a time.

Remember the jingle of the ice cream truck, a Saturday matinee for a dime, and Sunday dinner at Grandma's table? Good Old Days brings back the warm, simple moments of small-town America from the 1940s to the 1970s, in 25 short stories written to be read slowly and enjoyed again and again.

A family sees the ocean for the very first time. A shy girl waits for the last dance at the sock hop. A paperboy saves every penny for a shiny red bicycle. A father with two left feet dances with his daughter on her wedding day. Every story is gentle, uplifting and complete in a few pages, with a happy ending and nothing confusing to follow.

Made for easy, comfortable reading:

• Extra-large print with generous spacing, easy on tired eyes
• A full-color painting with every story, in a warm mid-century style
• "Remember When?" questions after each story to spark memories and conversation
• Short, self-contained stories: read one a day, or open the book anywhere
• Calm and positive: no sadness, violence or complicated plots

Read it quietly with a cup of coffee, or read it aloud with a parent, grandparent or friend. Families and caregivers use the stories and questions to share an hour of smiles, memories and good conversation, including with loved ones living with memory loss.

A thoughtful gift for Mom and Dad, grandparents, retirees, assisted living and memory care residents, and anyone who loves a good old-fashioned story.

Good Old Days is the first book in the Gentle Reads series of large-print, illustrated story collections.