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Books About Grandparents (For Kids)

Looking for something new to read? Check out these

recommendations curated by our librarians!

My grandparents
by Claudia Harrington

Lenny follows Layla for a school project and learns what it is like to live with grandparents

The truth about grandparents
by Elina Ellis

A gift-appropriate celebration of modern grandparenting depicts a lively pair who defy stereotypes by sharing fun-filled activities with their grandkids, from dancing to going on roller-coaster rides. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

I love my Glam-ma!
by Samantha Berger

The award-winning author of Crankenstein and the illustrator of Birdie’s Big-Girl Shoes present a heartwarming ode to the bit of glamour in every grandmother that reveals how “glam-mas” build sandcastles, build forts and wear blanket capes, just like their grandkids. Illustrations.

Last Stop on Market Street and Carmela Full of Wishes
by Matt de la Pen~a

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Llama Llama gram and grandpa
by Anna Dewdney

Packing an overnight bag to spend a first night away from home at his grandparents’ house, Llama Llama has fun riding their lawn tractor, helping in the workshop and eating different foods before experiencing homesickness when he discovers that he has forgotten his stuffed toy. Illustrations.

Granpa's top threes
by Wendy Meddour

A young boy asks his grandfather a series of questions about his top three choices for sandwiches, stars, trains, jellyfish, fun days out, and grandmas

Our favorite day
by Joowon Oh

A picture book debut celebrates the bond between grandparents and grandchildren, depicting the peaceful love of a devoted Papa who adjusts his daily routine once a week to visit the craft store, get a take-out treat or pick flowers with his family. Illustrations.

How to babysit a grandma and a grandpa
by Jean Reagan

Two children provide instructions for properly babysitting a grandmother--including taking trips to the park and singing duets--or a grandfather--including offering him tasty treats and entertaining him with special games