Grandpa Hobson

Biography

Timeline

1. When the narrator was about ten

   Childhood visit to Chicago

   The narrator traveled with Billy Johnson and his parents to visit Grandma and Grandpa Hobson. The trip included lunch at Marshall Field’s and buying a toy for Bob.

   Bernie's Chapter

Stories mentioning Grandpa

• A Chicago Visit and a Lasting Lesson in ThanksBernard visited Grandma and Grandpa Hobson in Chicago with Billy Johnson and Billy’s parents. They ate lunch at Marshall Field’s, ordering from a huge giraffe-shaped children’s menu, and Bernard bought Bob a toy roller coaster. After they returned home, Tom Johnson scolded Bernard for not thanking others for their kindness. Bernard kept the embarrassing incident from his parents and never liked Tom afterward, but never forgot to thank anyone again.

Referenced in

• Bernie's Chapter — TOUGH LESSONS