Grandparents are important people in every culture. Check out these picture books that celebrate the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Titles were selected by SJPL Librarian.
A story about the special relationship between a child and his grandmother and the time they spend looking for worms for the garden
A story about the special relationship between a child and his grandmother and the time they spend looking for worms for the garden
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A story about the special relationship between a child and his grandmother and the time they spend looking for worms for the garden
A story about the special relationship between a child and his grandmother and the time they spend looking for worms for the garden
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Just as the sun loves the day and the moon loves the waves, a grandmother shows how her family's love is natural and connected to the world around them.
Just as the sun loves the day and the moon loves the waves, a grandmother shows how her family's love is natural and connected to the world around them.
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Just as the sun loves the day and the moon loves the waves, a grandmother shows how her family's love is natural and connected to the world around them.
Just as the sun loves the day and the moon loves the waves, a grandmother shows how her family's love is natural and connected to the world around them.
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No two grandpas are the same, but whether they are a wacky barber, a daring explorer, a genius inventor, or a stay-at-home-papa, you can always count on grandpas for the love they have to give.
No two grandpas are the same, but whether they are a wacky barber, a daring explorer, a genius inventor, or a stay-at-home-papa, you can always count on grandpas for the love they have to give.
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No two grandpas are the same, but whether they are a wacky barber, a daring explorer, a genius inventor, or a stay-at-home-papa, you can always count on grandpas for the love they have to give.
No two grandpas are the same, but whether they are a wacky barber, a daring explorer, a genius inventor, or a stay-at-home-papa, you can always count on grandpas for the love they have to give.
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Grandpa is finally here to visit! He's brought a suitcase smelling of Persian spices, walnuts picked from his trees at home, and sparkly saffron to make yellow rice. And Grandpa and granddaughter have so much they want to see and do together.
Grandpa is finally here to visit! He's brought a suitcase smelling of Persian spices, walnuts picked from his trees at home, and sparkly saffron to make yellow rice. And Grandpa and granddaughter have so much they want to see and do together.
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Grandpa is finally here to visit! He's brought a suitcase smelling of Persian spices, walnuts picked from his trees at home, and sparkly saffron to make yellow rice. And Grandpa and granddaughter have so much they want to see and do together.
Grandpa is finally here to visit! He's brought a suitcase smelling of Persian spices, walnuts picked from his trees at home, and sparkly saffron to make yellow rice. And Grandpa and granddaughter have so much they want to see and do together.
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Struggling to crochet a lucky hat for her beloved Nai Nai's birthday, Lyn Lyn learns that the best gift of all comes from within
Struggling to crochet a lucky hat for her beloved Nai Nai's birthday, Lyn Lyn learns that the best gift of all comes from within
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Struggling to crochet a lucky hat for her beloved Nai Nai's birthday, Lyn Lyn learns that the best gift of all comes from within
Struggling to crochet a lucky hat for her beloved Nai Nai's birthday, Lyn Lyn learns that the best gift of all comes from within
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Simon doesn't want the baby to come. He was happy with just his mom, dad, and Pappa. Now, Mom and Dad are at the hospital, and Simon and Pappa are waiting...Show more
Simon doesn't want the baby to come. He was happy with just his mom, dad, and Pappa. Now, Mom and Dad are at the hospital, and Simon and Pappa are waiting for news at home. Knowing how hard it is to wait, Pappa starts Simon on a project of making one hundred chapatis.
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Simon doesn't want the baby to come. He was happy with just his mom, dad, and Pappa. Now, Mom and Dad are at the hospital, and Simon and Pappa are waiting...Show more
Simon doesn't want the baby to come. He was happy with just his mom, dad, and Pappa. Now, Mom and Dad are at the hospital, and Simon and Pappa are waiting for news at home. Knowing how hard it is to wait, Pappa starts Simon on a project of making one hundred chapatis.
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A girl and her grandmother move far apart and learn that even when they are far away, they can still be close by sharing letters and phone calls
A girl and her grandmother move far apart and learn that even when they are far away, they can still be close by sharing letters and phone calls
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A girl and her grandmother move far apart and learn that even when they are far away, they can still be close by sharing letters and phone calls
A girl and her grandmother move far apart and learn that even when they are far away, they can still be close by sharing letters and phone calls
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Before a big move, a little girl receives a handmade kurta from her Aaji, with two big pockets filled with small reminders of her grandparents, and she he...Show more
Before a big move, a little girl receives a handmade kurta from her Aaji, with two big pockets filled with small reminders of her grandparents, and she helps make two more kurtas for them, allowing the family to feel close despite the distance across a big ocean.
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Before a big move, a little girl receives a handmade kurta from her Aaji, with two big pockets filled with small reminders of her grandparents, and she he...Show more
Before a big move, a little girl receives a handmade kurta from her Aaji, with two big pockets filled with small reminders of her grandparents, and she helps make two more kurtas for them, allowing the family to feel close despite the distance across a big ocean.
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Lintang is determined to embrace the spice of sambal in order to connect with her Indonesian grandmother and heritage.
Lintang is determined to embrace the spice of sambal in order to connect with her Indonesian grandmother and heritage.
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Lintang is determined to embrace the spice of sambal in order to connect with her Indonesian grandmother and heritage.
Lintang is determined to embrace the spice of sambal in order to connect with her Indonesian grandmother and heritage.
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Celebrates the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.
Celebrates the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.
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Celebrates the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.
Celebrates the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.
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Corina's Abuela helps her select flowers that mean something to Corina from the garden for her Mexican flower crown that she will wear on her birthday, and explains the symbolic meaning of a birthday crown.
Corina's Abuela helps her select flowers that mean something to Corina from the garden for her Mexican flower crown that she will wear on her birthday, and explains the symbolic meaning of a birthday crown.
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Corina's Abuela helps her select flowers that mean something to Corina from the garden for her Mexican flower crown that she will wear on her birthday, and explains the symbolic meaning of a birthday crown.
Corina's Abuela helps her select flowers that mean something to Corina from the garden for her Mexican flower crown that she will wear on her birthday, and explains the symbolic meaning of a birthday crown.
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Staying with her Grandma without her parents for the first time, Julia discovers what makes Grandma so special, in this exploration of the magic of intergenerational love and wisdom.
Staying with her Grandma without her parents for the first time, Julia discovers what makes Grandma so special, in this exploration of the magic of intergenerational love and wisdom.
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Staying with her Grandma without her parents for the first time, Julia discovers what makes Grandma so special, in this exploration of the magic of intergenerational love and wisdom.
Staying with her Grandma without her parents for the first time, Julia discovers what makes Grandma so special, in this exploration of the magic of intergenerational love and wisdom.
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When Jyoti visits her grandmother in India for the summer, she and Sita Pati form a special bond that stretches across languages, cultures, and the world until they are reunited.
When Jyoti visits her grandmother in India for the summer, she and Sita Pati form a special bond that stretches across languages, cultures, and the world until they are reunited.
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When Jyoti visits her grandmother in India for the summer, she and Sita Pati form a special bond that stretches across languages, cultures, and the world until they are reunited.
When Jyoti visits her grandmother in India for the summer, she and Sita Pati form a special bond that stretches across languages, cultures, and the world until they are reunited.
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Finn is in a bad mood, so his grandfather takes him on a walk in the forest, and tells him about all the things that are beneath the surface of plants and animals--and even people.
Finn is in a bad mood, so his grandfather takes him on a walk in the forest, and tells him about all the things that are beneath the surface of plants and animals--and even people.
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Finn is in a bad mood, so his grandfather takes him on a walk in the forest, and tells him about all the things that are beneath the surface of plants and animals--and even people.
Finn is in a bad mood, so his grandfather takes him on a walk in the forest, and tells him about all the things that are beneath the surface of plants and animals--and even people.
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An illustrated celebration of grandmothers and the magic they perform as they sweep children away on adventures, help create in the kitchen and garden, and turn worries into giggles.
An illustrated celebration of grandmothers and the magic they perform as they sweep children away on adventures, help create in the kitchen and garden, and turn worries into giggles.
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An illustrated celebration of grandmothers and the magic they perform as they sweep children away on adventures, help create in the kitchen and garden, and turn worries into giggles.
An illustrated celebration of grandmothers and the magic they perform as they sweep children away on adventures, help create in the kitchen and garden, and turn worries into giggles.
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When a girl and her grandfather put their hearts into sprucing up an old bike by hand, neighborhood kids are less than kind in this tender story about bul...Show more
When a girl and her grandfather put their hearts into sprucing up an old bike by hand, neighborhood kids are less than kind in this tender story about bullying, peer pressure, and feeling the freedom to express yourself. Needing something to fill up her summer days, Joy seeks out her granddad, who also likes to tinker, for something to do. Together they find the perfect project: sprucing up an old bike for Joy.
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When a girl and her grandfather put their hearts into sprucing up an old bike by hand, neighborhood kids are less than kind in this tender story about bul...Show more
When a girl and her grandfather put their hearts into sprucing up an old bike by hand, neighborhood kids are less than kind in this tender story about bullying, peer pressure, and feeling the freedom to express yourself. Needing something to fill up her summer days, Joy seeks out her granddad, who also likes to tinker, for something to do. Together they find the perfect project: sprucing up an old bike for Joy.
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Shelly-Ann lives with her grandmother on the beautiful island of Jamaica, where the sun is always shining and the weather is sweet. One afternoon, Shelly-...Show more
Shelly-Ann lives with her grandmother on the beautiful island of Jamaica, where the sun is always shining and the weather is sweet. One afternoon, Shelly-Ann becomes hungry, so she asks Granny for something to eat. Granny tells her, 'GYAL, YOU BETTA CAN COOK!' and teaches Shelly-Ann how to cook delicious Jamaican food.
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Shelly-Ann lives with her grandmother on the beautiful island of Jamaica, where the sun is always shining and the weather is sweet. One afternoon, Shelly-...Show more
Shelly-Ann lives with her grandmother on the beautiful island of Jamaica, where the sun is always shining and the weather is sweet. One afternoon, Shelly-Ann becomes hungry, so she asks Granny for something to eat. Granny tells her, 'GYAL, YOU BETTA CAN COOK!' and teaches Shelly-Ann how to cook delicious Jamaican food.
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As the two of them walk through the busy town, Grandpa shares the favorite places he and his own grandpa went together...and Little Jake keeps guessing wh...Show more
As the two of them walk through the busy town, Grandpa shares the favorite places he and his own grandpa went together...and Little Jake keeps guessing where they are going. The movies? The baseball park? The beach? 'Not this time,' says Grandpa, and hasJake close his eyes before going into...the library.
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As the two of them walk through the busy town, Grandpa shares the favorite places he and his own grandpa went together...and Little Jake keeps guessing wh...Show more
As the two of them walk through the busy town, Grandpa shares the favorite places he and his own grandpa went together...and Little Jake keeps guessing where they are going. The movies? The baseball park? The beach? 'Not this time,' says Grandpa, and hasJake close his eyes before going into...the library.
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A little rabbit is on the hunt for the perfect gift for his grandmother.
A little rabbit is on the hunt for the perfect gift for his grandmother.
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A little rabbit is on the hunt for the perfect gift for his grandmother.
A little rabbit is on the hunt for the perfect gift for his grandmother.
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A child imagines ways to connect with their grandmother who lives far way.
A child imagines ways to connect with their grandmother who lives far way.
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A child imagines ways to connect with their grandmother who lives far way.
A child imagines ways to connect with their grandmother who lives far way.
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A modern-day response to 'The Giving Tree,' this lyrical picture book shows how family love is passed down from generation to generation.
A modern-day response to 'The Giving Tree,' this lyrical picture book shows how family love is passed down from generation to generation.
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A modern-day response to 'The Giving Tree,' this lyrical picture book shows how family love is passed down from generation to generation.
A modern-day response to 'The Giving Tree,' this lyrical picture book shows how family love is passed down from generation to generation.
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Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the treasured intergenerational bonds of love and joy that connect everyone everywhere.
Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the treasured intergenerational bonds of love and joy that connect everyone everywhere.
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Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the treasured intergenerational bonds of love and joy that connect everyone everywhere.
Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the treasured intergenerational bonds of love and joy that connect everyone everywhere.
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Nina's visits to her two faraway grandmothers-one in Malaysia and one in England-unfold side-by-side, featuring similarities and differences between the two.
Nina's visits to her two faraway grandmothers-one in Malaysia and one in England-unfold side-by-side, featuring similarities and differences between the two.
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Nina's visits to her two faraway grandmothers-one in Malaysia and one in England-unfold side-by-side, featuring similarities and differences between the two.
Nina's visits to her two faraway grandmothers-one in Malaysia and one in England-unfold side-by-side, featuring similarities and differences between the two.
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Sophie's grandfather tells her that all he wants for his birthday is for her to perform a mitzvah, a good work, and change the world; Sophie is perplexed ...Show more
Sophie's grandfather tells her that all he wants for his birthday is for her to perform a mitzvah, a good work, and change the world; Sophie is perplexed because while she enjoys helping people, she does not see how her kindness changes the world--until her grandfather explains it to her.
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Sophie's grandfather tells her that all he wants for his birthday is for her to perform a mitzvah, a good work, and change the world; Sophie is perplexed ...Show more
Sophie's grandfather tells her that all he wants for his birthday is for her to perform a mitzvah, a good work, and change the world; Sophie is perplexed because while she enjoys helping people, she does not see how her kindness changes the world--until her grandfather explains it to her.
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