Books for Grandparents’ Day
I’m sharing some thoughtful books that highlight positive grandparent-grandchild relationships, just in time for Grandparents’ Day (September 8th)…
Books to Celebrate Grandparents
Our Favorite Day, by Joowon Oh
Masala Chai, Fast and Slow, by Rajani LaRocca and Neha Rawat
Bird House, by Blanca Gomez
A Song of Frutas, by Margarita Engle and Sara Palacios
Berry Song, by Michaela Goade
A Pinch of Love, by Barry Timms and Tisha Lee
Kiyoshi’s Walk, by Mark Karlins and Nicole Wong
What is Love? by Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis
On the Trapline, by David A. Robertson and Julie Flett
The Ocean Calls, by Tina Cho and Jess X. Snow
Nell Plants a Tree, by Anne Wynter and Daniel Minares
Abuela, Mango, and Me, by Meg Medina and Angela Dominguez
Just Like Grandma, by Kim Rogers and Julie Flett
I’ll Go and Come Back, by Ranjani LaRocca and Sara Palacios
I Dream of Popo, by Livia Blackburne and Julia Kuo
Thank you, Omu, by Oge Mora
The Keeper of Wild Words, by Brooke Smith and Madeline Kloepper
Ten Ways to Hear Snow, by Cathy Camper and Kenard Pak
The Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson
When Lola Visits, by Michelle Sterling and Aaron Asis
Winter Sleep, by Sean Taylor Alex Morss, and Cinyee Chiu
Granny and Bean, by Karen Hesse and Charlotte Voake
A Gift from Abuela, by Cecilia Ruiz
A Grand Day, by Jean Reidy and Samantha Cotterill
For the record, I think these relationships should be celebrated any day (when it’s a positive dynamic, of course - and don’t try to force it if that isn’t the case). Enjoy!