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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017
Ivy
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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Books About Grandmothers · 65 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
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1990
Thunder Cake
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 experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 7,120 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10
Great Banned-Books Bake Sale
By Aya Khalil, Anait Semirdzhyan (Illustrator)
A girl leads her classmates in a protest to bring banned books back to their school library after they are removed for showing diverse identities and cultures.
32 pages· 1,173 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 375 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000
The Hickory Chair
By Lisa Rowe Fraustino, Benny Andrews (Illustrator)
A blind boy discovers a heartfelt gift from his late grandmother.
32 pages· 1,143 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 162 ratings
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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
4.2/5 Goodreads · 457 ratings
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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
4.4/5 Goodreads · 505 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1958
No Roses for Harry!
A dog tries everything to ditch an unwanted sweater.
32 pages· 762 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,661 ratings
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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
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,004 ratings
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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
4.2/5 Goodreads · 111 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
Shadow Fox
A fox must save an island from destruction when a girl lacks the magic to do so.
224 pages· 48,975 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 138 ratings
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Grandmothers Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about grandmothers for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Mailing May
Ages 4–8 · 1997
In 1914, a girl embarks on a unique journey to visit her grandma using the U.S. mail.
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Abuela
Ages 3–7 · 1991
A girl and her grandmother embark on a magical flight over New York City.
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$799
The Grinny Granny Donkey
Ages 3–5 · 2020
Meet a hilarious donkey with false teeth and endless charm.
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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.
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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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No Swimming for Nelly
Ages 4–8 · 2017
A reluctant swimmer meets her match in Grandma's determination.
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Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps
Ages 5–7 · 1991
A boy and his dog visit the boy's grandmother in the country.
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Mice and Beans
Ages 4–8 · 2001
A birthday party turns into a mysterious Mexican feast.
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The Great Gran Plan
Ages 4–8 · 2017
A pig must thwart the Big Bad Wolf's plan to eat Granny.
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Bird House
Ages 4–8 · 2021
A child and grandmother nurse an injured bird, facing the bittersweet moment of letting it go.
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Red Riding Hood
Ages 5–8 · 1993
Red Riding Hood's chat with a charming wolf leads to unexpected danger.
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Fortunately, Unfortunately
Ages 4–9 · 2010
Milo's errand spirals into chaos with pirates, dinosaurs, and aliens.
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Grandmothers Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about grandmothers for developing and independent readers.
My Secret Guide to Paris
2015
A treasure map leads Nora to Paris, seeking healing and hidden surprises.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Graphic Nov.
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$899
Baba Yaga's Assistant
Ages 13–17 · 2015
A teen faces tests and deceit in a witch's house.
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The Collector
Ages 9–12 · 2018
Josie discovers eerie secrets and forbidden paths in her grandmother's unsettling home.
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$699
The Portal
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Orphaned Rose discovers a time-travel portal, uncovering secrets of her past and a royal connection.
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$599
My Grandma, Major League Slugger
Ages 7–10 · 2001
Grandma surprises everyone by playing in a White Sox game.
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$1699
The World-Famous Nine
Ages 9–12 · 2024
Can Zander and Natasha uncover the secrets of The Nine before it's too late?
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$1299
Big Bad Wolf
Ages 4–8 · 2013
A wolf chokes at the hospital; what did he eat?
Graphic Nov.
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$999
Red Riding Hood: The Graphic Novel
Ages 8–11
A young girl visits her grandmother with a magical red hood, unaware that a talking wolf has his own plans for their reunion.