Hello book friends, this is our latest post featuring books that celebrate Grandparent’s Day. We’re featuring a variety of heartwarming books that are here to entertain AND keep you or your young reader engaged from start to finish.
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Thoughts on these wonderful Books that celebrate Grandparent’s Day
This September 8th we’re celebrating grandparent’s! Sheaf & Ink has your young reader covered to celebrate their grandparents with some very heartwarmingly sweet picture books! Stories that celebrate the love between a grandchild and grandparent, these stories will create lasting bonds and memories of your own your reader’s grandparents.
Now, let’s dive in to the ten picture book recommendations I have curated for you and your young reader:
Grandparent’s Day Picture Books
A Grand Day
Jean Reidy (Author) Samantha Cotterill (Illustrator)
Celebrate the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren with this charming picture book with stunning diorama illustrations.
Bábo: A Tale of Armenian Rug-Washing Day
Astrid Kamalyan (Author) Anait Semirdzhyan (Illustrator)
Join Tato and her family as they help Bábo (grandmother) on rug-washing day, in this sweet and playful picture book tribute to Armenian cultural traditions.
Berry Song
Michaela Goade (Author)
Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade’s first self-authored picture book is a gorgeous celebration of the land she knows well and the powerful wisdom of elders.
Dadaji’s Paintbrush
Rashmi Sirdeshpande (Author) Ruchi Mhasane (Illustrator)
A lushly illustrated tale of love, art, and family.
Drawn Together
Minh Lê (Author) Dan Santat (Illustrator)
When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence.
Grandma’s Tipi: A Present-Day Lakota Story
S. D. Nelson (Author) Jashaun St John (Read by)
Now that Clara is almost in third grade, she’s finally old enough to spend her first summer away from home visiting her grandma, Unci, and her cousin at their home in Standing Rock Reservation.
Grandpa Grumps
Katrina Moore (Author) Xindi Yan (Illustrator)
Daisy’s Yeh-Yeh is visiting from China, and try as she might, Daisy can’t get her grumpy grandpa to smile!
Holding On
Sophia N. Lee (Author) Isabel Roxas (Illustrator)
A young girl in the Philippines uses music to connect with her grandmother as her memory fades in this warm and moving picture book perfect for fans of Pixar’s Coco.
How to Send a Hug
Hayley Rocco (Author) John Rocco (Illustrator)
Learn how to send a hug to someone you love today! This heartfelt story shows readers the incredible impact writing and receiving handwritten letters can have on yourself and others.
Kiyoshi’s Walk
Mark Karlins (Author) Nicole Wong (Illustrator)
Where do poems come from? This beautiful picture book about a young aspiring poet and his grandfather shows that the answer lies all around us–if we take the time to look.
Life is Beautiful
Winsome Bingham (Author) Molly Mendoza (Illustrator)
A “soul-stirring opportunity for joyful reflection” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about a little girl who loses her grandmother and how, even in the midst of sadness and loss, life is beautiful.
Like So
Ruth Forman (Author) Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator)
From bestselling author Ruth Forman and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honoree Raissa Figueroa comes a lyrical and vibrant picture book honoring the love and bond that exists between family and child even in complicated times.
Mama Shamsi at the Bazaar
Mojdeh Hassani (Author) Samira Iravani (Author) Maya Fidawi (Illustrator)
t’s market day for Samira and her grandma! The bazaar is crowded, but this sweet pair knows how to stick together in this silly picture book set in Iran.
Mango, Abuela, and Me
Meg Medina (Author) Angela Dominguez (Illustrator)
“A poignant tale of intergenerational connection, transition, and patience. . . . Heartfelt, layered, and beautiful.” — Booklist
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham (Author) C. G. Esperanza (Illustrator)
Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in author Winsome Bingham and illustrator C. G. Esperanza’s picture book Soul Food Sunday, a loving celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table.
The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story
Tina Cho (Author) Jess X. Snow (Illustrator)
A breathtaking picture book featuring a Korean girl and her haenyeo (free diving) grandmother about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face of fear, and connecting with our natural world.
When Lola Visits
Michelle Sterling (Author) Aaron Asis (Illustrator)
In an evocative picture book brimming with the scents, tastes, and traditions that define a young girl’s summer with her grandmother, debut author Michelle Sterling and illustrator Aaron Asis come together to celebrate the gentle bonds of familial love that span oceans and generations.
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ABOUT THE CREATOR
CECE BECKMAN
Cece holds a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach. She lives in California with her husband and children. When she’s not reading or writing reviews she can be found wandering book aisles at local bookshops, drinking iced cold lattes with cold cream foam, or passing the time with her cats.
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