7 Books About the Wonderful World of Grandparents

How to Babysit a Grandpa, by Jean Reagan
Do your children know how to correctly babysit their grandfather? How to Babysit a Grandpa by Jean Reagan will tell them how through precise instructions, such as what snacks to serve a grandpa (hint: ketchup!). Other important knowledge a child should have is how to go about waking up a sleeping grandpa, and tips on saying goodbye at the end of their time together. This is a super-fun read that will please both kids and grandfathers alike.

How to Babysit a Grandma, by Jean Reagan
The follow-up to How to Babysit a Grandpa, Jean Reagan’s How to Babysit a Grandma is equally delightful. When babysitting a grandmother, children should plan out fun things to do during their time together, such as going to the park, devising new games to play, and deciding where to sleep (maybe not a tent). Grandmothers and children will love reading this together and thinking up their own ideas to include.

I Already Know I Love You, by Billy Crystal
In this touching tribute, I Already Know I Love You, Emmy award-winner Billy Crystal pens a beautiful story for his granddaughter. This is a perfect gift from a grandfather to a granddaughter in anticipation of their times together, from bear hugs to baseball games. It’s also a great present from a father to a daughter when she is expecting a daughter of her own. This sweet and celebratory book needs to be on your shelf.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl
Who doesn’t love this book (and the iconic film adaptation)? Whether you are a fan of the Oompa-Loompas or not (my husband is decidedly not), you can’t help but be swept up into Willy Wonka’s world of enchantment, where a magical Chocolate Factory features such delights as a chocolate waterfall and lickable wallpaper. Roald Dahl is a wonderful storyteller who weaves together morals and silliness all in one. Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe go on the adventure of a lifetime in this beloved classic, and the special bond between grandchild and grandfather is showcased in their shared love for wonder.

Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa, by Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama is going for his first overnight stay at his Gram and Grandpa’s house, but he forgot his favorite stuffed animal! What’s a llama to do? A great book for little kids who are going to stay with their grandparents for the first time without their parents, Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa is Anna Dewdney’s latest entertaining tale about everyone’s favorite little Llama Llama.

Just Grandma and Me, by Mercer Mayer
Mercer Mayer’s books are time-honored favorites of both children and adults. In Just Grandma and Me, the story chronicles a fun trip to the beach by Little Critter and his grandmother with such activities as flying a kite, eating hot dogs, and snorkeling. The playful illustrations keep the pages turning.

Just Grandpa and Me, by Mercer Mayer
This Mercer Mayer book captures a trip to the city to buy a new suit for Little Critter! From riding on the train, to going through the revolving door at the department store, to watching a movie, Just Grandpa and Me offers up an amusing day in the life of Little Critter and his grandfather. Kids will love the illustrations, grandpas will love reading it again and again.
What are your favorite children’s books about grandparents?