Why We Need Granddaughters

by Gregory E. Lang, Lisa Alderson (Illustrator)

Overview

Celebrate the bond between grandparents and granddaughters with a heartfelt, rhyming picture book perfect for gifting, reading aloud, and cherishing forever.

From New York Times bestselling author Gregory E. Lang comes Why We Need Granddaughters, a beautifully illustrated children's book that honors the joy, pride, and unconditional love only a granddaughter can inspire. This gentle story features poetic rhymes and charming animal illustrations that speak straight to a child's heart.

Each page celebrates her bravery, curiosity, kindness, and sparkle, making it the perfect keepsake for birthdays, Grandparents' Day, or "just because" moments. Thoughtfully crafted in hardcover format, it's designed for connection during bedtime routines or special story times, creating memories that last long after the final page is turned.

Part of the beloved Always in My Heart series, this title continues a tradition cherished by thousands of families. Whether you're nearby or miles apart, this book offers a timeless way to say, "You are loved exactly as you are."

Why We Need Granddaughters is more than a picture book—it's a legacy of love passed from one generation to the next.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728278285
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	02/06/2024
Series:	Always in My Heart
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD620L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Gregory E. Lang is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 books, including Why a Daughter Needs a Dad, Why a Daughter Needs a Mom, Why a Son Needs a Dad, Why a Son Needs a Mom, and Why I Love You. He lives in Georgia.

Lisa Alderson is originally from Lancashire, England. Since childhood she has been obsessed with the beauty of nature and all pretty things.

Editorial Reviews

"Cheery grandparents expound on the joys of having a granddaughter, talk about the child’s bright future, and remind the little one that 'your parents were once small like you.'" — Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2023-12-16
A look at why grandparents need granddaughters in their lives.

The books in Lang’s Why We Need series are hugely similar, from the AAAB rhyme scheme and the over-the-top-cutesy animal pairings to the bland statements (“And know that you’re perfect, from your head to your toe”) and the concepts and vocabulary (mirth, abandon) that are likely to go over young children’s heads. In this latest, relentlessly cheery grandparents (using we in the text but pictured one-on-one in the illustrations) expound on the joys of having a granddaughter, talk about the child’s bright future, and remind the little one that “your parents were once small like you.” “As you journey on, we can’t wait to see, / where life will take you, or what you will be. / You’ll hatch big, big dreams—as big as the sea! / And chase down those dreams with abandon.” While cute and almost glowing, the illustrations don’t explain or expound on the text. To match the quote above, an adult cat gazes at a kitten who’s raising a paw toward a grasshopper in a meadow. Adults may want to do some research before sharing this with curious kids, since the animal species pictured aren’t identified, and several aren’t typically found in children’s books (luna moth, kiwi, quokka).

New grandparents may purchase this, but it won’t be a repeat read for their granddaughters. (Picture book. 4-7)

Kirkus Reviews