Books About Grandfathers

The Best Grandfathers Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about grandfathers? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Grandfathers

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

I Miss You Most

By Charlotte Cheng, Xindi Yan (Illustrator)

A girl finds comfort in her memories after losing someone she loved.

40 pages

4.5 Goodreads · 107 ratings

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Summary: A young girl remembers her grandfather: the time they spent together, the things he showed her and the love they shared. Her memories bring sadness but also comfort, as she discovers the ways he will always be with her. A gentle picture book for talking with children about grief and loss.

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

When Spring Comes to the DMZ

By Uk-Bae Lee

Wildlife thrives in a guarded strip of land no person may enter. Could it bring peace?

40 pages· 433 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

4.3 Goodreads · 533 ratings

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Summary: Korea's demilitarized zone, a strip of land no person may enter since the 1953 ceasefire, has become an accidental nature preserve. Through the seasons, salmon, spotted seals and mountain goats raise their families there in freedom, while rusty razor wire, warning signs, locked gates and military drills frame the scene. Paintings set the wild beauty of the zone against its fences, with the hope of a peaceful, undivided land.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Breda's Island

By Jessie Ann Foley

Sent abroad as punishment, a girl hunts for the truth her family won't tell.

256 pages· 48,063 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 213 ratings

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Summary: After Breda Moriarity is caught stealing one too many times, her mom sends her to Ireland to spend the summer on the farm of Granda, the grandfather she has never met. He is a grumpy farmer and a seanchaí, a traditional Gaelic storyteller, but there is one story nobody will tell her: what happened to her absent father. As Breda helps on the farm and listens to Granda's tales, she sets out to uncover her family's history and find out who she really is.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

On the Trapline

By David A. Robertson, Julie Flett (Illustrator)

A boy travels north with his grandfather to the land where his grandfather grew up.

48 pages

4.3 Goodreads · 727 ratings

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Summary: A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, travel north to visit the trapline where Moshom grew up, hunting and living off the land. Along the way the boy keeps asking, "Is this your trapline?" and imagines what life was like two generations ago, a life both different from and similar to his own. A story of memory and connection between generations, winner of the Governor General's Award.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

The Blue Pickup

By Natasha Tripplett, Monica Mikai (Illustrator)

A girl and her granddad revive an old pickup, uncovering stories and memories.

40 pages· 650 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

4.3 Goodreads · 280 ratings

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Summary: In the heart of Jamaica, Ju-Girl cherishes days spent in her granddad's garage, tinkering with cars and listening to tales of his old blue pickup. Once a symbol of joy, the truck now sits idle. When Ju-Girl suggests restoring it, her granddad hesitates. Together, they embark on a journey to breathe life back into the pickup, discovering the power of memories and the joy of creation. Will they succeed in reviving the past and forging new stories? This tale of love and legacy unfolds with vibrant illustrations, celebrating the bond between generations.

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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

Time for Bed, Old House

By Janet Costa Bates, AG Ford (Illustrator)

A boy's first sleepover turns into a magical bedtime ritual with his grandfather.

32 pages· 604 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

4.2 Goodreads · 440 ratings

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Summary: Isaac's first sleepover at Grandpop's house brings a mix of excitement and nerves. As night falls, Grandpop introduces Isaac to a unique bedtime ritual—putting the house to sleep. Together, they move through the house, turning off lights and drawing shades, while Grandpop explains the unfamiliar nighttime sounds. This gentle routine, complete with a bedtime story for the house, helps Isaac feel at home. Will this new tradition ease his fears and make the night memorable? Discover the warmth of family and the comfort of new rituals in this heartwarming tale.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

The Mysterious Magic of Lighthouse Lane

By Erin Stewart

An empath's summer brings an old camera whose photos reveal people's deepest secrets.

336 pages

4.1 Goodreads · 146 ratings

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Summary: Sixth grader Lucy feels everyone's emotions, so she escapes to spend the summer with her reclusive grandfather on Prince Edward Island, hiding behind her camera. When she finds her late grandmother's old camera and darkroom, the photos she develops reveal her subjects' deepest fears and hidden desires. With a quirky neighbor and her reluctant grandfather, Lucy sets out to understand the magic and her grandmother's legacy before summer ends.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

The Sweetest of Lemons

By Daniel Nayeri, Rahele Jomepour Bell (Illustrator)

On a hot desert drive, a boy hears a tale of giants and an enchanted lemon.

48 pages

4.1 Goodreads · 215 ratings

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Summary: A young boy rides across the desert to visit his grandfather at an oasis of fragrant gardens. There he hears a story of a princess, three brothers, a dangerous giant and one perfect, enchanted lemon. Based on the author's own memories of visiting his grandfather, this story-within-a-story celebrates family and the gift of storytelling.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2012

Curveball: The Year I Lost My Grip

By Jordan Sonnenblick

A star pitcher's injury forces him to redefine himself beyond baseball.

304 pages· 48,820 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 6,125 ratings

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Summary: Peter Friedman faces a life-changing summer when an injury shatters his baseball dreams. As he starts high school, he must navigate a new identity without the sport he loves. With his grandfather's memory fading and a budding romance with Angelika, Peter turns to photography, discovering unexpected talents and truths. Can he find his place off the field and be honest with those he cares about?

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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2005

Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas

By Cynthia Rylant, Suçie Stevenson (Illustrator) · Book #26 in the Henry and Mudge series

A boy, his dog, and playful grandpas discover a hidden pond's fun.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award (2006)

40 pages· 655 words· Est. 11 min read

4.0 Goodreads · 649 ratings

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Summary: Henry and his dog Mudge love visiting Great Grandpa Bill, who lives with other lively grandpas. When Henry stumbles upon a hidden swimming pond near their home, he uncovers a world of unexpected fun and adventure with the grandpas. What delightful surprises await as they dive into this newfound playground?

Ages 3–6Picture Book Club