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Books to help a 5-year-old process the loss of a grandparent
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Aunt Nina, Good Night
Franz Brandenberg
For children who use every trick in the book to delay sleep, this cozy sleepover story validates their playfulness while
Ages 4–8
Grandma Calls Me Beautiful
Barbara M. Joosse
For the child seeking a deeper connection with their heritage and the comforting reassurance of a grandparent's uncondit
Ages 3–7
The Grandpa Book
Todd Parr
Celebrate the special bond between grandfathers and grandchildren with this inclusive look at all the different, silly,
Ages 3–6
Riding In My Car
Woody Guthrie
For the restless traveler ready for a road trip, this musical adventure turns Woody Guthrie's classic song into an inter
Ages 2–5
The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu
For the child coping with loss or looking for where they belong. This true story of an orphaned hippo and a wise tortois
Ages 4–8
Alphonse, You're Ruining the Show!
Daisy Hirst
For siblings who struggle to see eye-to-eye during playtime, this cozy story shows how a little patience and a grandpare
Ages 3–7
There's Only One of Me!
Pat Hutchins
For the child curious about how they fit into a complex family tree, this story celebrates the many special roles one pe
Ages 3–7
Sing and Dance in Your Polka-Dot Pants
Eric Litwin
For the child who feels ignored when the adults are too busy, this rhythmic story celebrates the power of music to bring
Ages 3–6
King of the Sky
Nicola Davies
For the child feeling out of place after a big move. A lyrical story about an immigrant boy finding his way in a new lan
Ages 5–9
Together with You
Patricia Toht
For the child who shares a special bond with a grandparent, this lyrical journey celebrates the joy of simply being toge
Ages 3–7
Three Names
Patricia MacLachlan
For the child curious about their family history. A gentle story about a boy and his dog traveling to a one-room schoolh
Ages 4–8
Charming Opal
Holly Hobbie
For the child eagerly awaiting their first visit from the Tooth Fairy, this story celebrates the magic of childhood mile
Ages 3–7
What Grandmas Do Best / What Grandpas Do Best
Laura Numeroff
Celebrate the special bond between generations with this sweet, reversible book that honors the fun activities and quiet
Ages 4–8
My Hippie Grandmother
Reeve Lindbergh
For the child whose family doesn't quite fit the traditional mold, this rhyming celebration honors the special bond with
Ages 4–8
The Napping House
Audrey Wood
For the child who loves cozy routines or needs a playful wind-down. This rhythmic classic turns a pile of sleepy charact
Ages 2–6
Surprise! Surprise! It's Grandfather's Birthday
Barbara Ann Porte
For children learning the joy of giving, this rhythmic story celebrates the excitement of planning a multi-generational
Ages 3–8
Emily Just in Time
Jan Slepian
For the child who feels ready for new adventures but still struggles with the jitters of being away from home for the fi
Ages 4–8
Peppa Pig and the Family Reunion
Candlewick Press
For the child preparing to host extended family or meet a new baby cousin, this story celebrates the happy chaos of a cr
Ages 2–5
Where Is Venezuela?
Nacho Palacios
For children growing up away from their ancestral roots who need to feel a tangible, magical connection to their heritag
Ages 4–8
All the Places to Love
Patricia MacLachlan
A poetic celebration of the places we love and the family stories that make them special, perfect for helping children f
Ages 4–8
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy
Tedd Arnold
For the child who loves silliness and needs a confidence boost with reading. This quirky crossover turns a classic rhyme
Ages 4–8
The Sweetest of Lemons
Daniel Nayeri
For children who find comfort in the voices of their elders, this lyrical tale honors the way family stories can transfo
Ages 4–8
My Elephant
Petr Horáček
For the child who feels overlooked when adults are busy, this story celebrates how a big imagination can turn a lonely a
Ages 3–7
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson
For children facing moments of boredom, restriction, or struggle, this lyrical tale reveals how the power of your mind c
Ages 4–8
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