Books About Grandparents · 957 titles considered

The Best Grandparents Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about grandparents? 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.

Caterpillar Summer
Rebound
Any Day with You
Darius the Great Is Not Okay
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Grandparents

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Caterpillar Summer

By Gillian McDunn

A summer trip reveals family secrets and tests sibling bonds.

320 pages· 55,933 words· Est. 8 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,558 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1964

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

A poor boy finds a golden ticket to visit a mysterious and magical chocolate factory

164 pages· 31,115 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 947,100 ratings
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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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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018

Rebound

A summer with grandparents changes young Charlie's life through basketball and family secrets.

416 pages· 27,564 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,361 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Definitely Dominguita: Knight of the Cape

A young girl becomes a knight to prove herself and rescue those in need.

144 pages· 14,808 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 195 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

The Eleventh Trade

A boy must trade up from a keychain to reclaim his grandfather's stolen instrument.

304 pages· 53,985 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 376 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Any Day with You

A girl uses filmmaking to keep her great-grandfather from leaving for the Philippines.

216 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 563 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2018

Darius the Great Is Not Okay

A trip to Iran transforms Darius, challenging his identity and friendships.

316 pages· 66,781 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 37,811 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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Grandparents Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about grandparents 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.

Me with You
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Me with You

Ages 3–5 · 2009

Celebrate the unbreakable bond between a granddaughter and her grandpa through life's ups and downs.

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.

The Grandpa Book
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The Grandpa Book

Ages 2–5 · 2011

Celebrate the unique bond between grandfathers and grandchildren with vibrant illustrations and heartwarming tales.

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.

Grandpa and Me

Ages 1–5 · 2004

Join Grandpa in a pizza-making adventure with hidden surprises.

How to Babysit a Grandpa

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Discover the secrets to a perfect day with Grandpa, where kids take charge and fun never ends.

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.

Go, Grandpa, Go!

Ages 0–4 · 2020

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

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Grandparents Picture Books

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

Juana & Lucas

Ages 5–8 · 2016

A young girl navigates the challenges of learning a new language and growing up in Colombia

Penny and Her Doll

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A young girl receives a doll from her grandmother and must decide on a name for it

How to Find the Tooth Fairy
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How to Find the Tooth Fairy

Ages 4–6 · 2022

Can the tooth fairy find you at Grandpa's house?

How to Do a Science Experiment
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How to Do a Science Experiment

Ages 4–6 · 2022

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

Love Made Me More

Ages 4–8 · 2022

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

Grandpa's Top Threes

Ages 3–6 · 2019

A boy's game helps his grandpa reconnect with life.

The Tide

Ages 4–7 · 2019

A girl navigates her grandpa's fading memories at the beach.

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

Ages 4–8 · 1994

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

When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree

Ages 3–8 · 2019

A birthday lemon tree gift leads to unexpected discoveries.

The Remember Balloons

Ages 5–9 · 2018

A boy struggles to preserve his grandpa's fading memories as they drift away.

The Matchbox Diary

Ages 6–10 · 2013

A girl uncovers her great-grandfather's immigration story through matchbox mementos.

The Frank Show

Ages 5–7 · 2012

A boy's dull grandpa reveals a surprising secret at show-and-tell.

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Grandparents Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about grandparents for developing and independent readers.

When You Trap a Tiger

Ages 8–12 · 2020

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

Shouting at the Rain
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Shouting at the Rain

Ages 10–13 · 2019

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

The Witches

Ages 7–11 · 1981

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

The Astonishing Color of After

Ages 14–18 · 2018

A girl seeks her mother's spirit in Taiwan, uncovering family secrets and confronting her grief.

Fablehaven

Ages 8–12 · 2006

A hidden refuge of magical creatures faces chaos when ancient rules are broken, unleashing dark forces.

As Brave As You

Ages 10–14 · 2016

Two brothers' quest for bravery unravels secrets and challenges their beliefs.

Stone Fox

Ages 8–12 · 1980

A boy races to save his farm, facing an undefeated rival in a high-stakes dogsled race.

The Fairy-Tale Detectives

Ages 9–12 · 2005

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

Ninth Ward

Ages 10–12 · 2010

A girl and her grandmother face Hurricane Katrina's fury in New Orleans' Ninth Ward.

Walk Two Moons
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Walk Two Moons

Ages 10–14 · 1994

A girl's journey reveals secrets and a quest to find her missing mother.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

Ages 9–12 · 2009

An 11-year-old girl challenges societal norms while exploring nature with her grandfather in 1899 Texas.

A Long Way from Chicago

Ages 10–14 · 1998

Two siblings face wild summers with their unpredictable grandmother.

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