5 Books for Grandparents Day

Family - near and far - feels extra special these days. Celebrate National Grandparents Day (Sept 13, 2020) with these five great books…

How to Babysit a Grandpa by Jean Reagan.  Written in a how-to style, the narrator gives important tips for "babysitting" a grandpa, including what to eat for snack (anything dipped in ketchup, ice cream topped with cookies, cookies topped with ice cream) and how to play with a grandpa (build a pirate cave, put on a scary play).

Grandma’s Gardens by Hilary & Chelsea Clinton. Grandma Dorothy shared her love of gardens with her daughter, Hillary, and her granddaughter, Chelsea. She taught them that gardens are magical places to learn, exciting spaces for discovery, quiet spots to spend time with family and beautiful areas to share stories and celebrate special occasions.

Someday We Will by Pam Webb. For grandparents and grandchildren separated by miles, the wait until the next delightful visit can seem endless. In Someday We Will, kids and grandparents mark the time by dreaming of all the wonderful things they'll do together someday.

My Grandma and Me by Mina Javaherbin. While Mina is growing up in Iran, the center of her world is her grandmother. Whether visiting friends next door, going to the mosque for midnight prayers during Ramadan, or taking an imaginary trip around the planets, Mina and her grandma are never far apart.

The Runaways by Ulf Stark. Grandpa hates being in hospital. He thinks only of the place he was happiest―the island where he used to live. He wants to go back, but they won't let him out of the hospital. So Gottfried Junior, his namesake, helps Grandpa make a plan to run away.