A local preschool teacher came into the branch looking for stories to share on grandparent day. She was particularly interested in picture books featuring diverse, contemporary representations of family units. Here are just a few of the many wonderful picture books available today that celebrate these important family members, who come in all sorts of different varieties.
Sometimes It’s Grandmas and Grandpas
A little girl who is being raised by her grandparents is reassured that although her family might look different from other families, it is still filled with love.
An English-speaking young girl struggles to communicate with her Spanish-speaking grandmother, until a friendly parrot provides the perfect bond-strengthening opportunity.
A little boy’s Nana helps him discover the hidden beauty of their urban neighbourhood.
A biracial child explores the joys and potential challenges of having grandparents from very different cultures.
A loving representation of the diversity of contemporary families, in which a young boy finds an imaginative way to spread his love equally among his seven very different grandparents.
What a wonderful review! Would you consider linking it up with the Diverse Children’s Books Link-up? You can find it at http://pagesandmargins.wordpress.com/2016/05/07/diverse-childrens-books-link-up-2/. Thanks!
Thanks for stopping by, I would be delighted to participate in the link-up, such a great idea and a wonderful way to find new books!!
I love intergenerational stories like these – and I reckon your preschool teacher must have gone away very happy!
Well, they certainly left with an arm full of books!
I love that picture book authors are finally cluing in to the fact that families come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colours!
I love this! Grandparents are such an important and special part about growing up. I have such fond memories of my grandmother and think about her everyday. It’s nice to see some children’s books that talk about the special bond between grandparent and grandchild.