The Best Grandparents Day Books for Kids

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If your kids have involved grandparents, then you know just how lucky you (and they!) are — because grandparents are an infinitely valuable resource. They have amounts of patience and tolerance that we, as parents living hectic lives, simply can’t muster. They provide us much-needed breaks and date nights. They show enthusiastic interest and support for their grandchildren’s hobbies and extracurricular activities (and aren’t afraid to brag). They teach things that we can’t, and spend quality time just enjoying our kids. But the best thing? Grandparents love our little ones just as much as we do.

As if all that weren’t enough, there are actual scientifically-proven benefits to having a close relationship with your grandparents. A study published in the journal of The Gerontological Society of America found that kids who are emotionally close with their grandparents are less likely to be depressed as adults. And an Oxford University study of over 1,500 kids showed that those whose grandparents were highly involved in their lives were less likely to have emotional and behavioral problems. Those benefits could be even greater for kids whose parents are divorced; a 2019 study in the European Sociological Review found that “the strength of grandchild-grandparent relationships is positively associated with grandchildren’s subjective well-being and that having a very good relationship with a grandparent matters even more for grandchildren whose parents have divorced,” and that “Moreover, grandchildren who experience frequent conflicts between divorced parents seem to benefit most from close grandparent relationships.”

So whether they go by Mimi, Nana, Grandpa, or Pop-Pop, let’s call grandparents what they really are: the MVPs. Grandparents’ Day is September 10th this year, and what better way to celebrate them than by grabbing a few of these books and sending our kids to their house for a good reading-and-cuddling sesh? After all, it’s good for them both … and, okay, for us too.

‘The Gifts of Being Grand’ by Marianne Richmond
This touching tribute to grandparenthood by bestselling author Marianne Richmond is as much for the grandparents as it is for the grandkids! While its lyrical prose is wonderful to read to kids, it’s a love poem to being grandparents that they’ll enjoy just as much. “It made me tear up when reading it. I know my mother will cry when she reads it,” says one reviewer. “It’s just so heartwarming and explains perfectly what it means to be a grandparent.”
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‘Grandpa’s Promise’ by Susan Jones
A grandpa’s love is unconditional, and this book (filled with baby animals!) is a testament to all the important roles grandfathers fill in their grandkids’ lives: protector, teacher, expert snuggler, and more!
Grandpa's Promise
$9.99
on Amazon.com
‘My Grandparents Love Me’ by Claire Freedman
Written in whimsical rhyme and illustrated in vibrant color by Judi Abbot, this story about a little zebra’s fun-filled visit to his grandparents’ house is sure to warm your heart.
My Grandparents Love Me
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‘Grandma, Grandpa and Me’ by Mercer Mayer
You can never go wrong with a classic, and if you grew up with Mercer Mayer’s “Little Critter” series (who didn’t?!), you’ll love sharing this sweet book about Little Critter and his grandparents with your own kids. A sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa’s farm has so many fun things to do, Little Critter doesn’t know where to start!
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‘Hey Grandude!’ by Paul McCartney
This New York Times bestselling kids’ book was penned by none other than the legendary Paul McCartney. It’s a high-spirited tale of a world-traveling grandpa with a magic compass who takes his grandchildren on adventures around the globe, and it has a nearly perfect rating on Amazon.
McCartney was inspired to write the book when one of his eight grandkids called him Grandude. “I wanted to write it for grandfathers everywhere,” he told Rolling Stone.
Hey Grandude!
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‘Our Favorite Day’ by Joowon Oh
Papa is a creature of habit, but Thursdays are his favorite days — because that’s when he spends special time with his beloved granddaughter in this sweet tale by Joowon Oh. The watercolor and cut-paper illustrations are simple and beautiful, just like the text.
Our Favorite Day
$7.99$7.99
on Amazon.com
‘Nana Loves You More’ by Jimmy Fallon
The third children’s book from Jimmy Fallon is a cute and simply-illustrated book, written in charming rhyme, about a grandmother’s infinite love for her grandchild.
Nana Loves You More
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‘All Grandparents Love Their Grandbabies’ by Zoe Michal
Elephants, giraffes, chipmunks and more – including the adorable penguins on the cover – show their love for their grandbabies in this heartwarming book written in rhyme. At the end, there are human grandparents … and a special place to put a picture of your kids’ very own grandparents too!
All Grandparents Love Their Grandbabies
$13.91
on Amazon.com
‘A Plan for Pops’ by Heather Smith and Brooke Kerrigan
This book is beautiful not just because it’s a tale of how to help others and handle challenges, but because of its representation: an elderly, interracial gay couple, which are grandparents you don’t usually see in kids’ books.
A Plan for Pops
$14.95
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‘Grandma’s Girl’ by Susanna Leonard Hill
A special book celebrating the bond between grandmothers and their granddaughters by New York Times bestselling author Susanna Hill. Grandmas understand what their granddaughters are experiencing because they’ve been there, too — and that’s showcased in this story with diverse families and shared experiences.
Grandma's Girl
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‘Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa’ by Anna Dewdney
From the beloved Llama Llama series by Anna Dewdney, this is the story of Llama’s much-anticipated overnight with his grandparents. But when he gets there, he realizes he’s forgotten to pack the most important thing: Fuzzy Llama. Luckily, Grandpa comes to the rescue!
Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa
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‘I Love You, Grandma!’ by Tish Rabe
Everyone loves a classic Little Golden Book, and this one by Tish Rabe is a sweetly rhyming story narrated by a little boy about all the fun things he loves to do with his Grandma — from morning walks to watching the stars twinkling in the night sky.
I Love You, Grandma!
$5.99
on Amazon.com
‘How to Babysit a Grandpa’ by Jean Reagan
This New York Times bestseller is an adorable and funny “how-to” guide for spending the day with Grandpa! Includes instructions on what to eat for snacks, what to do on a walk, and how best to play with a Grandpa. (There’s also a companion book, How to Babysit a Grandma!)
How to Babysit a Grandpa
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‘When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree’ by Jamie L.B. Deenihan
A little girl is expecting electronic gadgets galore for her birthday (of course!), so imagine her surprise when Grandma brings her … a lemon tree? This cute story is about delayed gratification, and realizing that maybe Grandma might not have been off-base with her gift after all. Plus, there’s a lemonade recipe!
When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree
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‘My Granny Went to Market’ by Stella Blackstone
With vibrant illustrations by Christopher Corr, this clever counting book not only helps little ones learn their numbers, but it gives them a dose of culture as they travel around to world markets with a magic carpet-riding Granny!
My Granny Went to Market
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‘Saturdays Are for Stella’ by Candy Wellins
George cherishes his Saturdays — that’s because he gets to spend them with his Grandma Stella, whether they’re embarking on an adventure or just having fun staying in. But when he loses Grandma Stella, he’s ready to cancel Saturdays … until he realizes that there are still more memories to be made. This heartwarming book is a great way to teach kids about grief, and how special their relationship with a grandparent really is.
Saturdays Are for Stella
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‘Grandpa’s Tractor’ by Michael Garland
In this sweet and nostalgic book, Grandpa Joe takes his grandson Timmy back to the farm where he spent his own childhood. He talks about the memories he made there with his family — and one tractor in particular.
Grandpa's Tractor
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‘Grandma Loves You!’ by Helen Foster James
With soft and dreamy illustrations by Petra Brown and written in charming rhyme, this board book is a read-aloud love letter to a grandchild from one of the people (um, bunnies?) who loves them the most: Grandma.
Grandma Loves You
$8.99$8.99
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‘Thank You, Omu!’ by Oge Mora
In her parents’ native language, Igbo, “omu” means “queen” — but author and illustrator Oge Mora used it to refer to her grandmother. This multiple award-winning book, inspired by Mora’s own Omu, is the story of how Omu shares her delicious stew with friends and neighbors until there’s nothing left for her … and is rewarded in return.
Thank You, Omu!
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