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15 Picture Books for National Grandparents Day

“A grandparent has silver in their hair and gold in their heart.” – Unknown

This year, National Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 13th. The purpose of Grandparents Day is to remember the “importance of seniors and the contributions they have made throughout history.” The 15 picture books listed feature fiction and nonfiction stories. This 2017 article featured 25 picture books for Grandparents Day, so enjoy a total of forty selections to share and honor grandparents on their special day. Happy Reading!



Nana Akua Goes to School

Patricia Elam Walker | April Harrison | Schwartz & Wade | 2020 | Amazon | IndieBound | Bookshop


Grandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to Family

Elizabeth Zunon | 2019 | Bloomsbury Children’s Books | Amazon | IndieBound |  Bookshop


Octopus Stew

Eric Velasquez | Holiday House | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBound | Bookshop


Grandpa’s Stories

Joseph Coelho | Allison Colpoys | Harry N. Abrams | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBound | Bookshop


Grandpa Stops a War: A Paul Robeson Story

Susan Robeson | Rod Brown | Triangle Square | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBound | Bookshop



Granddaddy’s Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box

Michael S. Bandy | Eric Stein | James E. Ransome | Candlewick Press | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBound | Bookshop


Grandma’s Purse

Vanessa Brantley-Newton | Alfred A. Knopf BYR | 2018 | Amazon | IndieBound | Bookshop


Grandma’s Tiny House    

JaNay Brown-Wood | Priscilla Burris | Charlesbridge Publishing | 2017 | Amazon | IndieBound | Bookshop


When Grandmama Sings

Margaree King Mitchell | James Ransome | HarperCollins | 2012 | Amazon | IndieBound | Bookshop



Grandma’s Gift

Eric Velasquez | Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children’s Books | 2010 | Amazon | IndieBound | Bookshop


My Two Grannies

Floella Benjamin | Margaret Chamberlain | Frances Lincoln Ltd | 2009 | Amazon | IndieBound | Bookshop


No Mirrors in My Nana’s House: Musical CD and Book

Ysaye M. Barnwell | Synthia Saint James | HMH BYR | 2005 | Amazon | IndieBound | Bookshop


Grandma’s Records (Rise and Shine)

Eric Velasquez | Walker & Company | 2004 | Amazon | IndieBound | Bookshop


Grandmama’s Joy

Eloise Greenfield | Philomel | 1988 | Amazon 


This post was edited on September 4, 2021. The picture book, Nana and Me was removed because the word “Eskimo” is used in the text.

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