Books About Grandma · 434 titles considered

The Best Grandma Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about grandma? 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.

Shouting at the Rain
When You Trap a Tiger
The Shortlist

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Ivy

By Katherine Coville, Celia Kaspar (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Ivy series

A contest for tidiness clashes with magical chaos at Ivy's grandmother's cottage.

144 pages· 15,601 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 537 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Parker Inheritance

A hidden letter reveals a mystery and a fortune. Can Candice and Brandon solve it before it's lost forever?

Coretta Scott King Award (2019)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2018)
368 pages· 84,464 words· Est. 11 hour read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,331 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1988

The Most Beautiful Place in the World

A young boy in Guatemala dreams of school but fears his grandmother's refusal.

64 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,472 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2019

Shouting at the Rain

Delsie faces life's storms, seeking family and friendship.

288 pages· 52,132 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 9,404 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

When You Trap a Tiger

A girl must decide: make a deal with a magical tiger or risk losing her grandmother.

297 pages· 53,745 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 20,930 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1981

The Witches

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

A young boy discovers a convention of witches at a hotel and must use his wits to survive their evil plans.

201 pages· 35,905 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 435,599 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005

The Fairy-Tale Detectives

Orphaned sisters must stop a giant and uncover a fairy-tale conspiracy.

288 pages· 53,368 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 57,505 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1998

A Long Way from Chicago

Two siblings face wild summers with their unpredictable grandmother.

148 pages· 35,326 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 36,250 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1993

The Crow-Girl

A girl follows crows on a journey, discovering warmth and forming a new family.

160 pages· 26,532 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 887 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2022

How to Do a Science Experiment

A child teaches their grandma a science experiment to make a volcano erupt with lava.

32 pages· 153 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 48 ratings
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Grandma Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about grandma for the youngest readers and listeners.

Baking Day at Grandma's

Ages 0–3 · 2014

Three bear siblings join Grandma for a snowy baking day filled with treats and surprises.

Grandma Loves You!

Ages 0–4 · 2013

A grandmother's love blossoms with the arrival of a new grandchild.

Full, Full, Full of Love

Ages 2–5 · 2003

Discover the joy and love of a family Sunday dinner.

Go, Grandma, Go!

Ages 0–4 · 2020

Grandma and grandchild embark on joyful adventures, celebrating their special bond.

Grandma and Me

Ages 1–5 · 2002

Discover surprises as Grandma visits, sharing love and joy with her grandchildren.

Grandma's Sugar Cookie

Ages 1–3 · 2020

Celebrate the sweet bond between Grandma and grandchild this holiday season.

Beep Beep / Piip piip
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Beep Beep / Piip piip

Ages 2–5 · 2008

Join a family's lively car journey to Grandma's house.

Grandma Wishes
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Grandma Wishes

Ages 0–2 · 2015

A special star reveals a grandma's wishes for her new grandchild.

Spot's Train

Ages 2–5 · 2021

Join a puppy's train ride home and discover surprises along the way.

Sadie and Ori and the Blue Blanket

Ages 2–6 · 2015

A cherished blanket weaves love and memories as a family grows and changes.

I Love Grandma

Ages 2–5 · 2023

A caterpillar's journey celebrates grandmas with vibrant illustrations and heartfelt sentiments.

I Love You, Grandma

Ages 2–4 · 2017

Celebrate the bond between Grandma and grandchild through a day of love and stories.

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Grandma Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about grandma for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Love Made Me More

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A boy's life is forever changed by a magical origami crane.

When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree

Ages 3–8 · 2019

A birthday lemon tree gift leads to unexpected discoveries.

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

Ages 4–8 · 1994

A young girl navigates a new school and a classmate who constantly teases her.

Is That You, Eleanor Sue?

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A girl in disguise rings the doorbell, sparking a playful family adventure.

Grandma

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A child's diary reveals the emotional journey of a grandmother entering care.

The Homesick Club

Ages 3–7 · 2020

Kids form a club to cope with homesickness in a bustling city.

Betsy Red Hoodie

Ages 4–8 · 2010

Can Betsy trust her wolf friend Zimmo on a cupcake delivery to Grandma?

Thunder Cake

Ages 5–8 · 1990

A storm approaches; can a girl and her grandma bake Thunder Cake in time?

Little Red Riding Hood

Ages 4–8 · 1983

A girl faces a cunning wolf on her way to her grandmother's house.

Just a Minute

Ages 4–8 · 2003

A surprise guest demands Grandma Beetle leave, but she has a clever plan.

Grandmama's Pride

Ages 4–8 · 2005

A young girl confronts segregation during a summer visit to the South.

Bunny Cakes
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Bunny Cakes

Ages 3–5 · 1997

Max wants a worm cake, Ruby insists on angel cake. Who wins?

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Grandma Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about grandma for developing and independent readers.

Love, Amalia

Ages 8–12 · 2012

A girl navigates loss and discovers her heritage's power to heal.

Skylark and Wallcreeper

Ages 8–12 · 2018

During a storm, Lily discovers her grandmother's WWII secrets and a lost pen's mystery.

Gangsta Granny

Ages 8–12 · 2011

A boy discovers his grandma's secret past as a jewel thief and joins her daring heist.

Party Dreams

Ages 6–8 · 2008

A puppy turns a spooky house into a magical adventure.

All You Knead Is Love

Ages 9–12 · 2021

A girl discovers a passion for baking while trying to save a beloved bakery and mend her fractured family.

Judy Moody and the Bucket List

Ages 6–9 · 2016

A young girl discovers her grandmother's bucket list and decides to create her own list of things to do before she grows up.

When the Sea Turned to Silver

Ages 9–12 · 2016

A girl must find a mystical stone to rescue her kidnapped grandmother.

Treasures from Grandma's Attic

Ages 7–11 · 1984

Discover timeless lessons from a grandmother's childhood on a 1800s Michigan farm.

The Unusual Suspects

Ages 9–12 · 2005

A teacher's death reveals a monster mystery at a fairy-tale school.

Once Upon a Crime

Ages 9–12 · 2007

Fairy-tale detectives face a deadly mystery in New York City.

White Bird (Graphic Novel)
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White Bird (Graphic Novel)

Ages 9–12 · 2019

A young girl finds courage and friendship in a Nazi-occupied village.

Louisiana's Way Home

Ages 10–14 · 2018

A sudden departure leads Louisiana to a town of secrets and unexpected farewells.

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