“What are the best Children’s books about Grandparents ?” We looked at 228 of the top Kids Grandparents books, aggregating and ranking them so we could answer that very question!

The top 33 titles, all appearing on 2 or more “Best Kids Grandparents ” book lists, are ranked below by how many lists they appear on. The remaining 175+ titles, as well as the lists we used are in alphabetical order at the bottom of the page.

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Top 33 Best Children’s Books About Grandparents

33 .) Abuela written by Arthur Dorros

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Goodreads

While riding on a bus with her grandmother, a little girl imagines that they are carried up into the sky and fly over the sights of New York City.

32 .) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory written by Roald Dahl

Lists It Appears On:

• Barnes & Noble
• RD

After Mama takes a job in Chicago during World War II, Ada Ruth stays with Grandma but misses her mother who loves her more than rain and snow.

31 .) Charlotte’s Web written by E.B. White

Lists It Appears On:

• RD
• Stannah Stairlifts

This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children’s literature that is “just about perfect.” This high-quality paperback features vibrant illustrations colorized by Rosemary Wells! Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte’s Web, high up in Zuckerman’s barn. Charlotte’s spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur’s life when he was born the runt of his litter. E. B. White’s Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.

30 .) Coming on Home Soon written by Jacqueline Woodson

Lists It Appears On:

• Grandparent Effect
• Read Brightly

It’s war time, and women are needed to fill the men’s jobs. As winter sets in, Ada Ruth and her grandma keep up their daily routine, missing Mama all the time. They find strength in each other, and a stray kitten even arrives one day to keep them company, but nothing can fill the hole Mama left. Every day they wait, watching for the letter that says Mama will be coming on home soon. Set during World War II, Coming On Home Soon has a timeless quality that will appeal to all who wait and hope.

29 .) Grandfather Gandhi written by Arun Gandhi

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Goodreads

Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson tells the story of how his grandfather taught him to turn darkness into light in this uniquely personal and vibrantly illustrated tale that carries a message of peace.

28 .) Grandfather’s Journey written by Allen Say

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Goodreads

A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather’s journey to America which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries.

27 .) Grandma Calls Me Beautiful written by Barbara M. Joosse

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Goodreads

A Hawaiian grandmother tells her granddaughter a favorite story about how much she loves her. Includes a glossary with definitions and explanations of Hawaiian words and customs.

26 .) Grandma Wishes written by Julia Lobo

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• RD

There’s a special star in the nighttime sky that only grandma see …

25 .) Here Comes Grandma! written by Janet Lord

Lists It Appears On:

• Considerable
• Scibendi

Grandma is coming to visit and she will use any possible method of transport, including a horse and a hot air balloon, to get there.

24 .) Katie Morag And The Two Grandmothers written by Mairi Hedderwick

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• RD

Katie Morag’s two very different grandmothers, plain Grannie Island and sophisticated Granma Mainland, don’t seem to like each other until Granma Mainland’s secret beauty formula saves the day for Grannie Island’s prize sheep.

23 .) Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa written by Anna Dewdney

Lists It Appears On:

• Barnes & Noble
• RD

It’s an exciting day for Llama Llama; he’s going to visit Gram and Grandpa Llama and spend the night His first night away from home .and from Mama. But he makes sure to pack everything he needs. And there are so many fun things to do with Gram and Grandpa. It’s not until he gets ready for bed that he realizes that he’s forgotten something important. Fuzzy Llama. Fortunately, Grandpa Llama has a wonderful solution and soon Llama Llama is having sweet dreams

22 .) Lucky Pennies and Hot Chocolate written by Carol Diggory-Shields

Lists It Appears On:

• Grandparent Effect
• Read Brightly

A grandfather and his grandson enjoy sharing knock-knock jokes, playing games, hot chocolate, watching movies, reading books, playing baseball and just spending time together.

21 .) Mango, Abuela, and Me written by Meg Medina

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Goodreads

Mia’s abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share her favorite book with Abuela before they go to sleep and discovers that Abuela can’t read the words inside. So while they cook, Mia helps Abuela learn English (“Dough. Masa”), and Mia learns some Spanish too, but it’s still hard for Abuela to learn the words she needs to tell Mia all her stories. Then Mia sees a parrot in the pet-shop window and has the perfecto idea for how to help them all communicate a little better. An endearing tale from an award-winning duo that speaks loud and clear about learning new things and the love that bonds family members.

20 .) Me With You written by Kristy Dempsey

Lists It Appears On:

• Considerable
• Scibendi

A little girl describes her relationship with her beloved grandfather.

19 .) My Abuelita written by Tony Johnston

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Goodreads

With great gusto, a child’s grandmother performs deep knee bends, consumes a breakfast of “huevos estrellados,” and practices vocal exercises before going to work as a storyteller.

18 .) My Grandpa Is Amazing written by Nick Butterworth

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• My Little Book Case

A child describes an amazing grandfather.

17 .) My Two Grannies written by Floella Benjamin

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Goodreads

Alvina has two grannies who she loves with all her heart. Grannie Vero is from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. Grannie Rose is from the north of England. When Alvina’s parents go away on holiday, both the grannies move in to Alvina’s house to look after her. But the two grannies want to do different things!…

16 .) No Mirrors in My Nana’s House written by Ysaye M. Barnwell

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Goodreads

A girl discovers the beauty in herself by looking into her Nana’s eyes.

15 .) The Have a Good Day Cafe written by Frances Park

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Goodreads

Mike’s grandmother, who has moved from Korea to live with Mike and his family in the United States, inspires him to suggest an idea to help their floundering food cart business.

14 .) The Ultimate Guide to Grandmas and Grandpas written by Sally Lloyd-Jones

Lists It Appears On:

• My Little Book Case
• The Spruce

Provides insights into making your grandparents happy, from singing and dancing for them to letting them give you special treats and presents.

13 .) You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You written by Mary Ann Hoberman

Lists It Appears On:

• RD
• Scibendi

A book of children’s poetry which encourages young children to read with an adult.

12 .) Bigmama’s written by Donald Crews

Lists It Appears On:

• Grandparent Effect
• Read Brightly
• Reading Rockets

Visiting Bigmama’s house in the country, young Donald Crews finds his relatives full of news and the old place and its surroundings just the same as the year before.

11 .) Grandpa Green written by Lane Smith

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• My Little Book Case
• The Spruce

A child explores the ordinary life of his extraordinary great-grandfather, as expressed in his topiary garden.

10 .) How to Babysit a Grandma written by Jean Reagan

Lists It Appears On:

• Barnes & Noble
• Goodreads
• RD

A little girl provides instructions for properly babysitting one’s grandmother, such as taking trips to the park and singing duets.

9 .) I Already Know I Love You written by Billy Crystal

Lists It Appears On:

• Barnes & Noble
• Goodreads
• The Spruce

A grandfather dreams of all the things he will do with his new grandchild.

8 .) I Love Saturdays y Domingos written by Alma Flor Ada

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Goodreads
• Reading Rockets

A young girl enjoys the similarities and the differences between her English-speaking and Spanish-speaking grandparents.

7 .) Just Grandma and Me written by Mercer Mayer

Lists It Appears On:

• Barnes & Noble
• Goodreads
• The Spruce

A trip to the beach with Grandma provides lots of fun and surprises.

6 .) Nana in the City written by Lauren Castillo

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Grandparent Effect
• Read Brightly

A young boy is frightened by how busy and noisy the city is when he goes there to visit his Nana, but she makes him a fancy red cape that keeps him from being scared as she shows him how wonderful a place it is.

5 .) Song and Dance Man written by Karen Ackerman

Lists It Appears On:

• Considerable
• Goodreads
• Reading Rockets

Grandpa demonstrates for his visiting grandchildren some of the songs, dances, and jokes he performed when he was a vaudeville entertainer.

4 .) The Grandma Book written by Todd Parr

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Considerable
• Scibendi

Presents the different ways grandmothers show their grandchildren love, from offering advice and babysitting to making things and giving lots of kisses.

3 .) The Matchbox Diary written by Paul Fleischman

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Grandparent Effect
• Read Brightly

Follow a girl’s perusal of her great-grandfather’s collection of matchboxes and small curios that document his poignant immigration journey from Italy to a new country.

2 .) How to Babysit a Grandpa written by Jean Reagan

Lists It Appears On:

• Barnes & Noble
• Goodreads
• RD
• The Spruce

A little boy provides instructions for properly babysitting one’s grandfather, such as offering him tasty treats and entertaining him with special games.

1 .) The Hello, Goodbye Window written by Norton Juster

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Considerable
• Goodreads
• Grandparent Effect
• RD
• Read Brightly
• Scibendi

A little girl describes the magic kitchen window in her grandparents’ home.

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