Kids
Grandparents’ Day Book List
Celebrate the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren by sharing books together this Grandparents' Day, Sunday, September 12, 2021!
This list is divided into two sections:
CELEBRATION
PICTURE BOOK
Alma and How She Got Her Name written and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal PrinteBook
Spanish Print
Spanish eAudio When Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents.
PICTURE BOOK
Dear Grandma written by Susanna Leonard Hill ; illustrated by John Joseph Print Celebrates grandmothers who are cake bakers, jungle gym climbers, dragon defeaters, and more, and the special bonds they have with their grandchildren.
PICTURE BOOK
I Dream of Popo written by Livia Blackburne ; illustrated by Julia Kuo PrinteBook When a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her popo every day, but even if their visits are fleeting, their love is ever true and strong.
PICTURE BOOK
Leave Me Alone! written and illustrated by Vera Brosgol Print Grandmother wants so badly to be left alone to finish the knitting for her grandchildren that she leaves her tiny home and her big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting.
PICTURE BOOK
My Red Hat written and illustrated by Rachel Stubbs Print A grandfather passes down a hat that has seen a world of moments.
PICTURE BOOK
Someday We Will: A Book for Grandparents and Grandchildren written by Pam Webb ; illustrated by Wendy Leach Print Grandparents and children anticipate their next visit by imagining all of the wonderful things they will do together, such as playing games, reading library books, and riding bicycles.
CHAPTER BOOK
Clean Getaway written by Nic Stone PrinteBook
eAudio When eleven-year-old William "Scoob" Lamar goes on an unplanned road trip across the American South with his G'ma, he discovers that the world hasn't always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and that things aren't always what they seem--his G'ma included.
CHAPTER BOOK
The Fourteenth Goldfish written by Jennifer L. Holm PrinteBook
eAudio
Spanish Print
Spanish eBook Ellie's scientist grandfather has discovered a way to reverse aging, and consequently has turned into a teenager--which makes for complicated relationships when he moves in with Ellie and her mother, his daughter.
CHAPTER BOOK
Sauerkraut written by Kelly Jones ; illustrated by Paul Davey PrinteBook
eAudio HD Schenk's plans for the summer go sideways when the ghost of his great-great-grandmother demands his attention. The young maker and inventor must decide between entering his self-built computer and his grandmother's famous recipe for sauerkraut at the upcoming county fair.
CHAPTER BOOK
The Trouble with Good Ideas written by Amanda Panitch PrinteBook To save her beloved Jewish great-grandpa Zaide from being moved into an assisted living facility, twelve-year old Leah Nevins decides to build a golem, just like Zaide once did to protect their family from the Nazis in Poland. But Zaide never mentioned what to do when a golem turns against its creator.
CHAPTER BOOK
Mañanaland written by Pam Muñoz Ryan PrinteBook
eAudio
Spanish eBook Twelve-year-old Max, who loves the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow, sets out on a dangerous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds, armed with a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides.
LOSS AND REMEMBRANCE
PICTURE BOOK
Grandpa's Top Threes written by Wendy Meddour ; illustrated by Daniel Egnéus Print Henry loves talking with Grandpa, but Grandpa has stopped listening. Mom says to just give him time. But Henry wants to talk to Grandpa now. So Henry tries his favorite game--Top Threes. And something amazing happens.
PICTURE BOOK
Grandad's Camper written and illustrated by Harry Woodgate Print A child who enjoys Grandad's stories of his travels and adventures with Gramps persuades him to fix up their old camper and take another trip, in honor of Gramps.
PICTURE BOOK
My Nana's Garden written by Dawn Casey ; illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle Print A little girl visits her grandmother in different seasons, and together they explore the wonders of her garden. Until, one day, Nana isn't there anymore. But as winter gives way to spring, the girl learns that life goes on, and so does the memory of those we love.
PICTURE BOOK
Saturdays are for Stella written by Candy Wellins ; illustrated by Charlie Eve Ryan Print George loves spending Saturdays with his grandmother, Stella. One day, Stella is gone and George is ready to cancel Saturdays--until a new addition to the family arrives and George finds a way to honor the memories of his beloved grandmother.
CHAPTER BOOK
Clayton Byrd Goes Underground written by Rita Williams-Garcia ; illustrated by Frank Morrison PrinteBook
eAudio Feeling most alive when he plays music with his grandfather, aspiring bluesman Clayton Byrd is devastated when his grandfather passes away and his mother forbids him from playing the blues, losses that compel him to run away in the hope of joining other bluesmen on the road.