We all have memories of our favorite books growing up, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein or the classic Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. But how about books written by our newest authors featuring stories we may not have recognized before, stories about our children and their grandparents. Featured are three books about grandparents, one is about a little girl who learns to deal with missing her grandparents after each visit, the second is a charming story with a puppy who experiences the joys of time well spent with grandparents, and lastely a book about a boy and his grandpa creating lasting memories as he ages. All of these books can be found at Amazon.com.
Butterfly Kisses for Grandma and Grandpa by Alayne Kay Christian is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award Gold Medal for Children's Picture Books. This book is about a little girl named Emily who loves to visit her grandparents. Like most grandchildren, she gets lots of affection and the freedom to do what she wants. But with every visit comes to an end, and it is not easy for Emily to leave her grandparents, ''I wish you didn’t live so far away. I wish I could sleep over any time I want.'' This book teaches children to use imagination and memories to feel connected even when apart from their grandparents. This book is a great learning tool for children as they learn to comfort themselves when they are feeling sad.
Spot Visits His Grandparents by Eric Hill. Celebrate summer with Spot and his friends in these brand-new lift-the- flap editions! Younger children will adore this favorite puppy as he is featured in a colorful new design as he experiences the joy of visiting his grandparents. This is a great book for any child as children can relate to animals and enjoy the illustrations as they watch their favorite animal do the things that they enjoy themselves.
I Love You So by Jill kingwell illustrated by Kelly Cazzaniga
This book is about Love, Loss and Lasting memories. Written in a cherished poem format with charming illustrations this book is a short tail of a boy and his sick grandpa. Together they share in doing all the things enjoyed by children while spending time with grandparents. Creating lasting memories and expressing love, “You are my favorite I love you so, I want you here to see me grow” is truly a cherished book and will become a family favorite. Well liked by children with it’s easy to remember poetic verses and charming illustrations they can relate to, this is a gift every Grandparent should have.
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