The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is a special one. So we are always thrilled to check out new kid’s books about grandparents! This list is full of funny and heartwarming stories about grandparents and the important role that they can play in the lives of their grandkids!

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My Grandma is the Best

Written by D.J. Steinberg and illustrated by Ruth Hammond

This adorable little book features short poems celebrating all of the best things about grandmothers. From kisses and reading to playing games and cheering for their grandkids, the poems touch on familiar situations for kids and their grandmothers. The accompanying illustrations are full of diverse families enjoying some grandma time. The first page features a dedication for kids to fill out, making it a great gift for Grandma!

My Grandpa is the Best

Written by D.J. Steinberg and illustrated by Ruth Hammond

This sweet collection of poems celebrates time with Grandpa, and all the fun that can entail. The short poems talk about all kinds of fun with grandfathers, whether they are bragging about their grandkids, playing games, sending kisses from far away, or dancing. The colorful illustrations paired with the poems feature a diverse group of families, each enjoying their time with their grandfather. The dedication page at the front makes this a great gift for Grandpa!

My Grandma is Great!

Written by Sabrina Moyle and illustrated by Eunice Moyle

This brightly colored board book celebrates grandmothers with over-the-top comparisons that will have kids laughing out loud. Each two page spread features a different characteristic in brightly colored font, paired with neon illustrations of adorable animals. Kids will love celebrating their grandmother with this fun book, and grandmothers will love the sweet ending too.

My Grandpa is Grand!

Written by Sabrina Moyle and illustrated by Eunice Moyle

This colorful board book pairs perfectly with My Grandma is Great!, this time celebrating all the wonderful characteristics of grandfathers. The large, colorful text shares a variety of positive characteristics and funny comparisons, paired with neon colored illustrations of adorable and silly animals. Kids will love the funny story and illustrations, and grandfathers will enjoy the sweet ending.

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Nana Loves You More

Written by Jimmy Fallon

In this sweet rhyming book, the narrator tells the reader that they may love their Nana, but their Nana will always love them more. The text shares just how much a grandmother loves their grandchildren, while the illustrations feature an adorable grandmother and grandchild pair spending time together. This makes a great read aloud for grandmothers to read to little ones.

Goldie’s Guide to Grandchilding

Written by Clint McElroy and illustrated by Eliza Kinkz

In this hilarious story, a young girl named Goldie instructs her class, and the reader, on how to be a grandchild. She starts by explaining how big a responsibility it can be to take care of a grandparent, and how loyal and loving they can be. She covers everything from playtime and feeding, to exercise and bedtime. Kids will love the spin on taking care of the adults in their life, while adults will appreciate the humor and truth in grandfather’s quotes.

A Grandma’s Magic

Written by Charlotte Offsay and illustrated by Asa Gilland

This tribute to grandmothers celebrates all the magic that grandmas bring to the lives of their grandchildren. The poetic text talks about the magic as a tangible thing that can help kids conquer fears and create new things as it swirls around them and travels wherever they go. The beautiful illustrations show lots of different grandmother and grandchild pairs surrounded by glittery magic as they spend time together and learn from one another. This is a really sweet book that reminds readers that their grandmother’s love is always with them.

Holding On

Written by Sophia N. Lee and illustrated by Isabel Roxas

This beautiful book tells the story of a young girl and her grandmother, Lola, as they spend time together. Lola teaches her granddaughter to hold on to her family, her past, and Lola through music. She tells her granddaughter stories about her life and her past, and they sing songs together while she imparts her wisdom. But when Lola starts to forget, and grows still and silent, her granddaughter uses music to help her hold on. The beautiful mixed media illustrations highlight the intense emotions of the characters in the book, and the joy they bring to one another.

Abuelita and I Make Flan

Written by Adriana Hernandez Bergstrom

In this heartwarming story, a young girl named Anita is making flan with her grandmother for her abuelo’s birthday. When she accidentally breaks Abuelita’s special flan plate, she has to decide how to tell her grandmother. The story teaches an important lesson about telling the truth, as well as the special bonds of family. Kids will love watching the young girl help her grandmother in the kitchen, while adults will appreciate the recipe for flan in the back of the book, and the glossary of Spanish terms used in the story.

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The Katha Chest

Written by Radhiah Chowdhury and illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

Asiya is a young girl who loves visiting Nanu’s house. She especially loves looking through her grandmother’s katha chest full of quilts. Each quilt tells an important story from their family’s history, and Asiya loves to explore them and be reminded of their stories. The beautiful illustrations show how each quilt relates to Asiya’s family history. The back of the book includes notes from the author and the illustrator sharing their own history and connection with the book.

Biking with Grandma

Written by Chris Santella and illustrated by Vivienne To

This story follows a young boy as he heads out on a bike riding adventure with his Grandma Rose. As they travel around the world, Sam sends postcards home sharing tidbits about the things they have seen and the foods they have eaten. He also shares some interesting things about his grandmother, and learns some important life lessons. Most of the story is told through postcards, with vibrant illustrations showing the amazing sights they are seeing along the way. Kids will love exploring the world with Sam and Grandma Rose, and may hope for their own grandparent adventure.

I’ll Go and Come Back

Written by Rajani LaRocca and illustrated by Sara Palacios

This heartwarming book follows a young girl named Jyoti and her grandmother Sita Pati as they travel to each other’s homes and form a bond, despite the language barrier and the differences in their daily lives. At the end of their visits, Jyoti doesn’t want to leave her, but they each promise to “go and come back”. This sweet story touches on the bond between grandparent and grandchild, even when living in very different parts of the world, and the way we stay connected to loved ones, even when we have to be apart from then. The lovely illustrations highlight the way Jyoti and Sita Pati share their homes and cultures with one another, and form a connection in their own way.

My Red Hat

Written by Rachel Stubbs

In this simple story, a grandfather gifts his red hat to his grandchild. He explains all the wonderful things it can do, whether it is keeping her warm and dry, or hiding secrets and fears. Together, they explore how it can go with her on all her adventures, no matter how far she travels. The simple text is paired with imaginative illustrations done in a simple color palette of black, white, gray, and blue, with the bright red hat popping on each page.

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If You Miss Me

Written by Jocelyn Li Langrano

This sweet story follows a young girl named Charlie and her beloved grandmother. They love to dance together, and Grandma loves to watch Charlie dance.  Whenever they have to be apart, Grandma tells Charlie to look up at the moon when she misses her, and she will do the same. But after her grandmother passes away, Charlie isn’t sure she will be able to dance again. In the end, her grandmother’s words bring comfort to her and help her to heal. This is an incredibly sweet story with beautiful illustrations highlighting the love between the characters and their love of dance.

Grandpa Across the Ocean

Written by Hyewon Yum

This sweet story shares the relationship between a young boy and his grandfather, who lives across the ocean from him. When the young boy travels to see his Grandpa, he doesn’t like the way everything is different from home, and he doesn’t understand his grandfather. But soon, they learn to connect and teach each other new things. In the end, they form a special bond and the young boy decides that he can’t wait until they can see each other again. The beautiful colored pencil illustrations are full of detail, highlighting the changing relationship between grandfather and grandson.

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