Books About Grandparents: Stories That Celebrate Grandma and Grandpa

In short: Books about grandparents celebrate one of the most special bonds in a child's life. Favorites for ages 3–7 include Grandpa Green, Last Stop on Market Street, Our Grandparents and Thunder Cake. Two of our personalized books star your child together with Grandma: cooking her birthday soup in The Empty Soup, and growing a giant carrot in The Very Big Carrot.

Grandparents tell the stories, bake the cookies and have time when nobody else does. A book about them helps children talk about the people they love – especially when Grandma and Grandpa live far away.

Picture books about grandparents

1. Grandpa Green by Lane Smith – a grandfather's life told through a topiary garden.
2. Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña – a bus ride with Nana and a new way of seeing.
3. Our Grandparents by Maya Ajmera, Sheila Kinkade and Cynthia Pon – grandparents around the world.
4. Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco – Grandma turns a storm into baking.
5. The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster – a happy day at Nanna and Poppy's house.
6. Personalized books where your child adventures with Grandma – below.

Your child and Grandma, the heroes of the story

• The Empty Soup – it's Grandma's birthday, and your child cooks the soup for the whole family.
• The Very Big Carrot – Grandma and your child plant a garden; in the end it takes Grandma, the dog and the cat to pull out a gigantic carrot.

Your child is illustrated from one photo, with their name on every page. Ages 3–7; free cover preview; paperback $34.90, hardcover $44.90, e-book $12.99. A lovely gift from grandparents, too – with their own dedication.

Ways to use a grandparent book

• Read it on a video call – Grandma reads, the child turns the pages at home.
• Make a "Grandma and me" list of things you do together.
• Cook or plant something from the story at the next visit.

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Questions parents ask

What are good books about grandparents for kids?

Grandpa Green, Last Stop on Market Street, Our Grandparents, Thunder Cake – and Fablewish's personalized The Empty Soup and The Very Big Carrot, where your child is the hero with Grandma.

Is there a personalized book with Grandma in it?

Yes. In The Empty Soup and The Very Big Carrot, Grandma plays a big part. Your child is illustrated from a photo; Grandma is an illustrated character.

Can grandparents add a dedication?

Yes, on the first page of every book.