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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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The Great Thanksgiving Escape
Mark Fearing
For the child who finds large family gatherings overwhelming or dull. This high stakes escape mission turns a boring hol
Ages 4–8
Bathe the Cat
Alice B. McGinty
Perfect for families who find the chaos of cleaning day relatable, this hilarious story celebrates a joyful home where t
Ages 3–6
The Giant Carrot
Jan Peck
For the child who thrives on being the 'little helper,' this rhythmic tale shows how the smallest family member's unique
Ages 4–8
The Shortest Day
Susan Cooper
For the child curious about the changing seasons and the ancient roots of our winter traditions, this lyrical poem celeb
Ages 4–9
Jamaica Louise James
Amy Hest
For the child who loves to create and wants to make the world a brighter place. An artistic girl uses her talent to chee
Ages 4–8
A Family Story
Nicki Weiss
For the child curious about their family's past, this gentle story celebrates how love and shared memories are passed do
Ages 3–7
Up the Tracks to Grandma's
Judith Hendershot
For the child learning the quiet rewards of helping others, this story explores the bond between a girl and her grandmot
Ages 5–9
The Milkman
Carol Foskett Cordsen
For the child curious about how neighborhoods used to work. This gentle, rhyming journey through a 1950s morning builds
Ages 3–7
Butterfly House
Eve Bunting
For the child learning the beauty of the natural world and the bittersweet necessity of letting go of something they hav
Ages 4–8
Aunt Nina's Visit
Franz Brandenberg
For the child who loves to put on a show or has a chaotic house full of pets, this story celebrates the joy of creative
Ages 4–8
Woven of the World
Katey Howes
For the child curious about their place in the world, this rhythmic meditation explores how our personal stories and glo
Ages 5–9
This Year's Garden
Cynthia Rylant
For the child who needs to learn the value of waiting, this gentle story shows how nature moves at its own steady pace t
Ages 4–8
All for Pie, Pie for All
David Martin
For the little one learning that sharing a treat is even better than eating it alone. A rhythmic tale of neighbors, big
Ages 2–5
Hilwa's Gifts
Safa Suleiman
For children connecting with distant heritage, this story follows a boy's visit to Palestine for the ancient, rhythmic t
Ages 4–8
Crouching Tiger
Ying Chang Compestine
For the child who feels caught between modern life and traditional heritage, or struggles to find the 'cool' in a grandp
Ages 4–8
Bunny Party
Rosemary Wells
For siblings who have different ways of playing. Max and Ruby navigate the funny friction of party planning when their i
Ages 3–6
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter
For the child who struggles to follow the rules and needs to understand that boundaries are often there for their own sa
Ages 3–7
Mother Goose and Friends
Ruth Sanderson
For the parent wanting to share timeless traditions through art. These classic nursery rhymes are paired with lush oil p
Ages 2–7
Our Favorite Day
Joowon Oh
For the child who cherishes a special weekly ritual with a loved one. This quiet story celebrates the beauty of routine
Ages 3–7
All about Simon and His Grandmother
Elisabeth Roberts
For the child who thrives on the comforting rhythms of home and the special, silly magic of spending an afternoon with a
Ages 4–8
My Three Uncles
Yossi Abolafia
For the child who feels overwhelmed by adults who look identical, this story celebrates the joy of noticing the small de
Ages 4–8
Me and My Family Tree
Joan Sweeney
For the child curious about how they are connected to their relatives. This simple guide helps young learners map out th
Ages 4–8
A Day with Wilbur Robinson
William Joyce
For the child who thrives on the 'what-if' and the wonderful, this retro-futuristic journey celebrates the magic of a fa
Ages 4–9
Family Traditions
Martha E. H. Rustad
Help your child discover the beauty of cultural heritage through a simple look at how families around the world celebrat
Ages 4–7
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