Did you know that September 8th is National Grandparents Day? In order to celebrate this fun holiday and pay tribute to all of the wonderful things that grandparents do, I decided to gather a list of new children’s books about grandparents!

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Grandpa’s Top Threes

Written by Wendy Meddour and illustrated by Daniel Egneus

This heartwarming story follows a young boy named Henry as he tries to talk with his grandfather. But his grandfather isn’t really up for conversations. So Henry eases him in with a game of “Top Threes”. Then the story takes a beautiful turn that teaches the reader about love and loss. (I definitely cried while reading it to my daughter). The illustrations are adorable, showcasing the many emotions experienced by the characters.

Around the Table That Grandad Built

Written by Melanie Heuiser Hill and illustrated by Jaime Kim

This fun repeating story starts with a table built by Grandad. As the story continues, flowers, napkins, plates, and more are added to the top of the table, leading to a delicious dinner attended by family and friends. The text builds on itself, repeating the pieces already in place from earlier in the story, making it fun for kids to read along with. The illustrations are bright and colorful, highlighting the diverse characters around the table and the beautiful table they have created together.

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My Grandma and Me

Written by Mina Javaherbin and illustrated by Lindsey Yankey

This sweet story was inspired by the author’s own relationship with her grandmother. When Mina was a young girl living in Iran, she spent lots of time with her grandmother. She prayed with her, learned from her, and spent time playing with her. The story is a celebration of the smallest moments spent together, and the tone conveys the love and admiration that the author still has for her grandmother. The illustrations are beautiful and full of fun details, all done in a muted color palette.

Our Favorite Day

Written and illustrated by Joowon Oh

Every morning, Papa follows the same routine. He gets up, drinks his tea, and does his daily tasks. But one day a week, he does things a little differently in preparation for a very special visit from his granddaughter. The text is simple, highlighting the sweet relationship between grandfather and grandchild. The colorful watercolor and cut paper illustrations show the love and excitement between the two, and their happiness at spending time together.

Looking for Yesterday

Written and illustrated by Alison Jay

When a young boy decides that yesterday was the very best day, he is determined to find a way to go back to it. He explores the science to go back in time to yesterday. Luckily, his grandfather uses his own memories of his best days to inspire the young boy to find happiness today, rather than always looking at the past. This story is a celebration of the joy that can be found in each day, and the wisdom that grandparents can share with us. The illustrations are full of details, and creative depictions of the boy’s imaginings. The crackled style of illustrations show the grandfather’s nostalgic memories in a fun way.

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Love and the Rocking Chair

Written and illustrated by Diane and Leo Dillon

In this sweet story, a young expectant couple finds the perfect rocking chair to place in their nursery. As their child grows up, they spend time rocking, singing, reading, and playing in the chair. Eventually the chair is forgotten and placed into the attic. The boy continues to grow and eventually starts his own family. And the perfect piece of furniture for their new nursery is the same rocking chair from his childhood. The story celebrates the shared memories and experiences of families across generations, and the love that binds us together. The husband and wife who wrote and illustrated the book were inspired by their own family rocking chair, and their wonderful memories are beautifully captured in this book.

I Love My Glam-Ma!

Written by Samantha Berger and illustrated Sujean Rim

This brightly colored book is a celebration of glamorous and fun grandmothers. The text shares all of the fun things that make grandmas so wonderful. From celebrating everything to sharing exciting adventures with their grandchildren, there are all kinds of familiar experiences highlighted in the story. The illustrations paired with the text show all kinds of grandmothers engaging with their grandchildren, in both simple or exciting ways. Whether you are a calm grandma who likes to nap and take walks, or an adventurous one who attends rock concerts or practices martial arts, you will find yourself represented in this rousing tribute.

Grandpa’s Stories

Written by Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Allison Colpoys

This beautiful story follows a young girl as she spends time with her grandfather, exploring the world and listening to his stories. But when her grandfather passes away, she has to learn how to say goodbye. When she finds a blank notebook that he left for her, she begins to fill it with their stories, so she can always have him with her. The heartwarming story is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that highlight the emotions felt by the characters in the story, as well as the many wishes from the young girl.

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Grandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to Family

Written by Elizabeth Zunon

While a young girl and her father work together to bake a birthday cake, he tells her stories about her grandfather, who was a cacao farmer in West Africa. He shares of the many struggles and sacrifices that her grandfather made, and connects her to her family history. The illustrations use different styles to differentiate between the current time and the past. This story is a celebration of connections between generations, and the love and respect that ties them together.

What are your favorite children’s books about grandparents? Share in the comments below!

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