Books About Grandmothers · 112 titles considered

The Best Grandmothers Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about grandmothers? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Grandmothers

Ivy
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$1597
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·4.0/5 Goodreads · 536 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Ivy's grandmother, a healer for magical creatures, faces pressure from Broomsweep to tidy her garden for a kingdom-wide contest. As Ivy helps, unexpected arrivals—a griffin, a sick dragon, and pixies—turn the cottage into a whirlwind of chaos. Can Ivy balance the town's demands with the enchanting disorder that brightens her world?
Thunder Cake
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1990

Thunder Cake

By Patricia Polacco

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

32 pages· 1,083 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.7/7 Bookroo·4.4/5 Goodreads · 7,155 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: As thunder shakes Grandma's farmhouse, a young girl must gather elusive ingredients for a Thunder Cake before the storm hits. With her grandmother's guidance, she faces her fear of thunder, turning a looming storm into an adventurous race against time. Will they succeed before the skies open up? Discover how a simple cake becomes a celebration of courage and love.
The Deep Dark
Graphic Nov.
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$2659
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2024

The Deep Dark

By Lee Knox Ostertag

A teen hides a hungry secret in her basement, until an old friend returns.

480 pages
4.3 Goodreads · 7,788 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Mags Herrera is about to finish high school, but she already lives like an adult: caring for her ailing grandmother, working a part-time job and keeping a secret relationship. She keeps another secret too, one that pulls her into the basement every night and drains her strength. When a childhood friend comes back to town, Mags has to decide what she is willing to risk to finally face what lives in the dark.
Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1976

Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp

By Mercer Mayer

Sent on an errand through a spooky swamp, a quick-thinking girl outwits its creatures.

48 pages· 1,658 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.4 Goodreads · 501 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Liza Lou has to carry her mother's sweet potatoes through the Yeller Belly Swamp to Gramma's house, and the swamp is full of haunts, gobblygooks, witches and devils. With quick thinking and plenty of nerve, Liza Lou outsmarts every one of them.
The Forgettery
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

The Forgettery

By Rachel Ip, Laura Hughes (Illustrator)

A girl and her forgetful grandmother visit the place where all lost things are kept.

32 pages
4.4 Goodreads · 110 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Amelia's granny forgets lots of things: little things like her glasses, and big things like people and places. But everything anyone has ever forgotten is stored in the Forgettery, and there Amelia and her granny discover the power of making new memories together. A gentle look at dementia and memory loss.
Song of a Blackbird
Graphic Nov.
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$2469
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2025

Song of a Blackbird

By Maria van Lieshout

Two young women, generations apart, uncover how art can fight hatred.

256 pages
4.3 Goodreads · 1,695 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1943 Amsterdam, Emma Bergsma sees Jewish families deported and joins the Dutch Resistance, entering a secret world of printing presses and forgers. In 2011, teenage Annick learns while searching for a bone marrow donor for her grandmother that her oma was secretly adopted, and the only clues to their lost family are art prints signed 'Emma B.' A Printz Honor graphic novel told across two timelines.
Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2016

Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup

By Pamela Mayer, Deborah Melmon (Illustrator)

Two soups, one secret. Can a granddaughter unite her family with a tasty surprise?

40 pages· 728 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 117 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Sophie adores her grandmothers' chicken soups—Bubbe's with kreplach and Nai Nai's with wonton. But neither knows their recipes are strikingly similar. As Sophie navigates her multicultural family, can she blend traditions and create a heartwarming surprise that brings everyone together? Discover the flavors of family and the art of unity in this delightful tale.
Saturdays and Teacakes
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

Saturdays and Teacakes

By Lester L. Laminack, Chris Soentpiet (Illustrator)

A boy's Saturdays with his grandmother reveal the magic of simple joys.

32 pages· 1,611 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.4 Goodreads · 506 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Every Saturday, a young boy pedals through the countryside to his grandmother's house. Together, they share simple tasks and create cherished memories, especially while baking teacakes. Discover the warmth of their bond and the beauty of life's small moments in this heartfelt tale.
With Lots of Love
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

With Lots of Love

By Jenny Torres Sanchez, André Ceolin (Illustrator)

A girl navigates a new life in the U.S., longing for her Abuela's love.

32 pages· 574 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 461 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Rocio's world shifts as she moves from Central America to the U.S., leaving behind her beloved Abuela. Struggling to adapt, she yearns for familiar comforts—Abuela's cooking, piñatas, and warm hugs. As her birthday approaches, a surprise from Abuela arrives, wrapped in love, offering Rocio a piece of home. Will this gift help her find her place in a new world?
Tomatoes for Neela
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Tomatoes for Neela

By Padma Lakshmi, Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator)

A young girl bridges distance with her grandmother through cooking and family recipes.

40 pages· 1,033 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.3 Goodreads · 1,041 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Neela loves cooking with her mother, capturing recipes in her notebook to feel closer to her grandmother in India. On a Saturday market trip, they gather tomatoes for a special sauce, learning about different varieties. As they cook, they find a way to share the love and flavors with her distant grandmother. This heartwarming tale celebrates family bonds and cultural connections through food.
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Grandmothers Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Grandma Kisses
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$999

Grandma Kisses

Ages 0–4 · 2015

Discover the magic of grandma's love through heartwarming tales and cherished moments.

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Grandmothers Picture Books

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

The Hickory Chair
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$1695

The Hickory Chair

Ages 4–8 · 2000

A blind boy discovers a heartfelt gift from his late grandmother.

Mailing May
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$799

Mailing May

Ages 4–8 · 1997

In 1914, a girl embarks on a unique journey to visit her grandma using the U.S. mail.

Abuela
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$899

Abuela

Ages 3–7 · 1991

A girl and her grandmother embark on a magical flight over New York City.

Last Stop on Market Street
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$1899

Last Stop on Market Street

Ages 3–5 · 2015

A young boy spends the day with his grandmother, exploring their neighborhood and learning about the beauty in unexpected places.

My Abuelita
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$1999

My Abuelita

Ages 4–7 · 2009

A boy describes his larger-than-life grandmother as she gets ready for her important job.

Two Mrs. Gibsons
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$1195

Two Mrs. Gibsons

Ages 5–8 · 1996

A girl celebrates the two very different women who love her most.

Bindu's Bindis
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$1695

Bindu's Bindis

Ages 3–7 · 2021

A girl's bindis help her find courage for the school talent show.

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Grandmothers Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about grandmothers for developing and independent readers.

Shadow Fox
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$899

Shadow Fox

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A fox must save an island from destruction when a girl lacks the magic to do so.

Pirate Pat
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$789

Pirate Pat

Ages 4–8 · 2010

Pirate Pat hunts for treasure beneath Granny's house in a lively rhyming tale.

A Year Down Yonder
#2 in Series
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$899

A Year Down Yonder

Ages 12–15 · 2000

A teen's year with her unpredictable grandmother promises unexpected adventures and life lessons.

Red
Series
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$799

Red

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A fearless girl must embrace magic to save her granny, facing wolves and huntsmen along the way.

Love, Ruby Lavender
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$999

Love, Ruby Lavender

Ages 8–12 · 2001

A lonely summer turns adventurous as Ruby Lavender tackles new friendships and self-discovery.

The Secret Hum of a Daisy
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$1699

The Secret Hum of a Daisy

Ages 10–+ · 2014

A girl follows a treasure hunt to find her true home after her mother's death.

Children of the Quicksands
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$1899

Children of the Quicksands

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A forbidden lake pulls a girl into a strange world holding her family's secret.

In Darkling Wood
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$1699

In Darkling Wood

Ages 10–+ · 2015

Sent to her estranged grandmother's, a girl befriends a mysterious stranger in a doomed wood.

Reaching for Sun
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$1599

Reaching for Sun

Ages 8–12 · 2007

A girl with cerebral palsy finds unexpected friendship with a new neighbor.

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