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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"‘The desert hides dark secrets…’ MARRAKECH 1966 Vicky Baudin steps onto a train winding through Morocco, looking for the grandmother she has never met. It’s an epic journey that’ll take her to the edge of Atlas Mountains – and closer to the answers she’s been craving all her life. But dark secrets whisper amongst the dunes. And in unlocking the mystery of Clemence’s past, Vicky will unearth...
Author
Publisher
Little Simon, an imprint of Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Celebrates the special bond between grandmother and child, from swinging on the swings and sliding down the slide to hiking up a mountain.
"Perfect for the grandmas who slide the slides, swing the swings, and love their grandchildren dearly, this charming board book celebrates the special relationship between grandmothers and their grandkids. Beep! Bop! Don’t stop! Go, Grandma, go! Climb high Touch the sky Go, Grandma, go! Grandma is on...
Author
Publisher
DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Relive the magic of Peter and the Wolf through this extraordinary modern retelling by award-winning musicians Gavin Friday and Bono. When a wolf is found roaming the woods, Peter’s grandfather warns him to stay at home. But Peter, who is mourning the loss of a parent, decides to venture into the deep, dark woods in search of this creature… This incredible retelling of the well-loved classic story, Peter and the Wolf takes children...
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Language
English
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Description
"Despondent over the futility of life in the South, black tenant farmer Grange Copeland leaves his wife and son in Georgia to head North. After meeting an equally humiliating existence there, he returns to Georgia, years later, to find his son, Brownfield, imprisoned for the murder of his wife. As the guardian of the couple's youngest daughter, Grange Copeland is looking at his third -- and final -- chance to free himself from spiritual and social...
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Series
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
After Finn tells his grandmother a fib, his lies continue to build up which makes Finn feel horrible until he builds up the courage to come clean.
"What happens when one little lie turns into a big problem? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry comes the perfect picture book for helping children learn the importance of honesty. Finn always looks forward to spending time at Grandma's house. But when he accidentally breaks her clock, he panics and...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A charming story about a young girl who loves fixing automobiles with her grandfather on the warm grounds of Jamaica, Natasha Tripplett's debut picture book is a perfect pick for fans of My Papi Has a Motorcycle and The Old Truck. Ju-Girl's favorite days are the ones spent with Granddad in his garage, fixing cars and hearing stories about his old blue pickup. Granddad used to drive the blue pickup all over the island, bringing happiness to many....
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When his grandfather, who makes masala chai each morning for the family, sprains his ankle, impatient Aarav decides to make the chai himself, but when his rushing causes him to miss some crucial steps, he must learn to slow down to get the recipe right.
Author
Publisher
Piñata Books, Arte Público Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
‘Grandma and I dance together, / sew together, / bake together / and go to the market together.' This engaging picture book depicts the loving relationship between a young girl and her grandmother and the girl's growing realization that her grandmother will not always be physically present. Her beloved abuela 'walks slower, sits longer and takes more medicine.' Abuela comforts her granddaughter by using nature's beauty, power and mystery to reassure...
9) Like so
Author
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
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.
''From bestselling author Ruth Forman and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honoree Raissa Figueroa comes a lyrical and vibrant picture book honoring the love and bond that exists between family and child even in complicated times. Told from Nana’s point of view, this simple, affirming, and...
Author
Publisher
Tundra
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"One summer day, Lauren and her little brother, James, go on a trip to the land with their Moshom (grandfather). After they've arrived, the children decide to fish for dinner while Moshom naps. They are in their canoe in the middle of the lake when the water around them begins to swirl and crash. They are thrown overboard and when Lauren surfaces she sees her brother being pulled away by the Memekwesewak--creatures who live in and around water and...
Author
Publisher
Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Grey and his cousin Mila learn the art of making baanh l�oc, Vietnamese dumplings, from their grandmother, who lovingly shares memories of making dumplings and bonding with loved ones over the years.
"Join Grey and his cousin Mila as Grandma teaches them to cook bánh loc, Vietnamese dumplings, and passes down her memories of sharing this heritage comfort food with other loved ones. This warm-and-toasty picture book for 4-to-8-year-olds celebrates...
12) Super Boba Café
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Series
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"First in a series,Nidhi Chanani’s Super Boba Café isa sweet and magical middle-grade, full-color graphic novel about a secret teashop, an earthquake-causing monster, and an unforgettable summer. In the fog-laden hills of San Francisco sits a sleepy independent boba café. Run by Jing Li and guarded by her kitty, Bao, it comfortably fades into the background. But inside the boba café, there’s a secret. Jing is the keeper of the monster of San...
Author
Publisher
Sunbeam, an imprint of Bushel & Peck Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
From the internationally best-selling author of Secrets of Divine Love comes this stunning and wonderfully illustrated children's book about the holy month of Ramadan. The Blessed Pomegranates is centered around two little Muslims, Alyah and Adam, as they go on an adventure with their grandmother Essi on a special Ramadan night. Through giving pomegranates from Grandmother Essi’s tree to their family and friends, Adam and Alyah learn about Ramadan,...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
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"Victorian socialite Clara Stanton strives to protect her eccentric family's reputation, but that proves to be difficult when her grandfather takes off on a flight of fancy. Thrown together with vagabond tinker Theodore Kingsley, Clara sets off to followher grandfather's whimsical adventure and finds love along the way"--
"Miss Clara Marie Stanton's family may be eccentric, but they certainly aren't insane. London, England, 1860 When Clara's ex-fiancé...
Author
Publisher
Words and Pictures
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A young child and his grandmother explore a winter landscape to discover how various animals hibernate.
''In this cozy bedtime story, follow a child and his grandma through a winter landscape to explore how the Earth goes to sleep for winter. Spot the sleeping animals as the tale unfolds, then learn about their hibernation habits from the information pages at the end. Co-authors Sean Taylor (picture book author) and Alex Morss (ecologist, journalist,...
16) Go, grandpa, go!
Author
Publisher
Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Celebrates the special bond between grandfather and child, from swinging on the swings and zooming on bikes to splashing in puddles.
"Zig! Zag! Zip! Zoom! Go, Grandpa, go! Puddle stomp Muddy romp Go, Grandpa, go! Grandpa is on the go in this charming board book! From pulling the wagon, to swinging on swings, to splashing in puddles, grandpa and grandchild are always having a blast! This board book perfectly captures the special bond that grandfathers...
Author
Publisher
Flamingo Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Sleepy Sheepy is excited for his first sleepover at Grammy and Grampy's house, but when it is time to go to bed he misses home too much to fall asleep.
''From critically acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins and Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Sour Grape, comes a story featuring Sleepy Sheepy and his very first sleepover! It's time for Sleepy Sheepy's very first sheepover! But when it's time for bed, Sleepy Sheepy CANNOT...
Author
Publisher
Make Me a World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A stunning picture book about a family's connection to their land, their home, and each other--from the creators of My First Day. Long ago, Grandfather came to a new land. Fish swam in the water, birds chirped in the sky, monkeys played in the trees. And in this wilderness, with his own two hands, Grandfather built a house. It wasn't easy. But the land gave him what he needed. And it became his home. Decades later, his grandson will have all he...
19) Words between us
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From Angela Pham Krans (Finding Papa) and Dung Ho (New York Times bestselling illustrator of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners) comes a poignant picture book that tenderly portrays the intergenerational bond between a boy named Felix and his grandma that’s cemented over food—and flash cards—when Grandma comes to live with Felix’s family from Vietnam. Perfect for fans of Drawn Together. Felix and Grandma have always lived oceans apart—until...
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Series
Publisher
David Suzuki Institute, Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"It's time for the twins to go on a nature expedition with Bompa. What marvelous place will they explore this time? Tidepools at the sea? The pond full of frogs' eggs? Maybe deep in the forest? But to their disappointment, they are just exploring outside the door. Yet, as they begin to search for insects, they find world-champion flyers, eaters, and weightlifters. And more tiny surprises at every turn! With their Bompa at their side, they find a...
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