Books about grandparents

This beautiful story tells the love that one little girl has for her ageing grandad. One day he isn’t there anymore, but the little girl finds evidence of their happy times together. A touching, sensitive text that doesn’t dwell on the sadness and could bring real comfort.

Frank and his grandpa have different coloured skin – but they both love exactly the same things!

A sensitive and moving exploration of the relationship between a young girl and her grandfather.

Magnus has gone to live with his grandparents, who give him a soft toy lion. Then Cub comes alive! A moving story about bravery, and kinship care.

Come rain or shine, follow this little boy through the four different seasons as he enjoys precious moments with his beloved grandmother.

Sherman is fascinated by the moon – all the more so because he knows someone who has actually been there, his Grandpa!

Paddy Donnelly’s lovely book – inspired by a unusual type of hare found on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland – is a must for young nature lovers, or for anyone looking for a sweet, calming read with some lovely nature facts woven in.

Sometimes Grandma forgets who George is, but he knows that her heart remembers – and loves him more than words can say. A beautiful, poignant book, perfect for sharing.

Although the Secret Giant is rarely seen, grandad is convinced he exists. Maybe he’s lonely, and just needs a friend? There’s a mysterious luminosity to the illustrations of this magical story about accepting people who are different.

Bouncy Bo and Little Smudge are always being told ​‘Don’t Be Silly!’ when they’re just having fun. But what fun do their grandparents have up their sleeves?

This uplifting tale, which explores the nature of happiness and celebrates the touching relationship between grandparent and child, is an absolute delight.

A New York Times Bestseller, this wonderful picture book about the riches that money can’t buy is a timely and timeless reminder for all of us, not just children, that caring, thoughtfulness and community are more important than material wealth.

Martians hatch a cunning plan to invade the Earth disguised as grannies, so everyone will obey them and they can take over the world! Can Fred and Nell stop them and get their grandmother back? A wonderfully wacky tale. 

A true tale of a young girl in Iran, who idolises and follows her grandmother everything, this is a beautiful ode to family and lifelong memories, illustrated with wondrous and intricate detail. 

Can Maera and Grandad solve the mystery of the vanishing lake? A lovely starting point for chats about imagination and amazing natural phenomena, with gorgeous illustrations to pore over.

A grandson and his ​‘Silly Old Grandad’ fill their day with adventures on Pebble Beach. But one day, Grandad moves away. A heartwarming tale about change and cherishing memories. 

Izzy Gizmo is a girl that loves inventing things: the Swirly Spagsonic, the Tea-Mendous and the Beardtastic, for instance. But unfortunately, something always goes wrong…