Let's hear it for the grandparents
Take a look at some of our favourite books about the grandparents in our life.
They're perfect for your child to share with their own granny or grandad, but otherwise with you – giving you the chance to chat about why grandparents are just so wise and wonderful.
More seriously, a couple of these books also touch very well on some sad and delicate themes about the older relatives we love, and have loved, so much.
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Splash, Anna Hibiscus!
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Splash, Anna Hibiscus!
Anna Hibiscus is at the beach with her family. She wants someone to go in the sea and splash in the waves with her but they are al…
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I Really Want to See You, Grandma
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I Really Want to See You, Grandma
Yumi and her grandmother have the same great idea at the same time: they want to see each other! Simple and lovely with a war…
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Time for Bed, Miyuki
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Time for Bed, Miyuki
It's time for Miyuki to go to bed, but there are so many things she wants to do with her grandfather before then! One of the most …
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Grandpa Was an Astronaut
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Grandpa Was an Astronaut
Sherman is fascinated by the moon - all the more so because he knows someone who has actually been there, his Grandpa!
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The Golden Hare
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The Golden Hare
Paddy Donnelly’s lovely book – inspired by a unusual type of hare found on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland – is a must for y…
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I Remember
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I Remember
Sometimes Grandma forgets who George is, but he knows that her heart remembers – and loves him more than words can say. A beautifu…
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15 Things NOT to Do With A Granny
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15 Things NOT to Do With A Granny
Your granny loves you very much, so how can you make her happy? Are there any easy rules to follow? An endearing exploration of a …
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Last Stop on Market Street
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Last Stop on Market Street
A New York Times Bestseller, this wonderful picture book about the riches that money can’t buy is a timely and timeless remi…
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Ladder to the Moon
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Ladder to the Moon
In this picture book by US President Barack Obama's half sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng explores the themes of humanity, love, acceptance…
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Together with You
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Together with You
Come rain or shine, follow this little boy through the four different seasons as he enjoys precious moments with his beloved grand…
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The Vanishing Lake
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The Vanishing Lake
Can Maera and Grandad solve the mystery of the vanishing lake? A lovely starting point for chats about imagination and amazing nat…
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Grandad’s Secret Giant
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Grandad’s Secret Giant
Although the Secret Giant is rarely seen, grandad is convinced he exists. Maybe he's lonely, and just needs a friend? There's a my…
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Just Like Grandpa Jazz
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Just Like Grandpa Jazz
Frank and his grandpa have different coloured skin – but they both love exactly the same things!
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Grandmas from Mars
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Grandmas from Mars
Martians hatch a cunning plan to invade the Earth disguised as grannies, so everyone will obey them and they can take over the wor…
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My Grandma and Me
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My Grandma and Me
A true tale of a young girl in Iran, who idolises and follows her grandmother everything, this is a beautiful ode to family and li…
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Don’t Be Silly!
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Don’t Be Silly!
Bouncy Bo and Little Smudge are always being told ‘Don’t Be Silly!’ when they’re just having fun. But what fun do their grandparen…
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If All the World Were
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If All the World Were
This beautiful story tells the love that one little girl has for her ageing grandad. One day he isn’t there anymore, but the …
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The Building Boy
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The Building Boy
The boy loves his grandmother dearly. Best of all, he loves the stories about her life as a prize-winning architect. One day, she …
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Izzy Gizmo
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Izzy Gizmo
Izzy Gizmo is a girl that loves inventing things: the Swirly Spagsonic, the Tea-Mendous and the Beardtastic, for instance. Bu…
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How to Babysit a Grandad
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How to Babysit a Grandad
A boy gives his account of looking after grandad when the parents go out - as, of course, grandad couldn't possibly be babysitting…
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