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• Quiet Time With My Seeya

  Dabarera, Dinalie,

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  Sometimes, the moments that Sona spends with her Sinhalese grandfather, her seeya, are quiet. They speak different languages and don't always use words. But they do communicate in other ways. Sometimes, they're loud. They play dress-up, stomp in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Indigo Hands

  Singh, Sita, 1972-

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  Neela and Dadu visit his indigo farm where he explains how the plant is turned into a colorful dye.

• Lolo's Sari-sari Store

  Lee, Sophia N.,

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  After recently moving to the United States, a young girl reminisces about her time spent helping her Lolo run his sari-sari store in the Philippines, and uses some of his wisdom to make herself feel more at home.

• When I Visited Grandma

  Balasubramaniam, Saumiya, 1979-

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  It's Maya's first morning in India, but Grandma is already rushing her--it's market day and they must make the most of Maya's visit. When Maya comes out of her room wearing her favorite ripped jeans, Grandma wants to sew them! Maya finds the market…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Here Come the Grandmas!

  Smith, Cynthia Leitich,

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  Whether a grandma is mom's mom or dad's mom, a great-grandma, a foster grandma, or an honorary grandma, grandmothers bring a special kind of love wherever they go. Grandmas tell stories, teach skills, and make memories, and no community is complete…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Be Grandpa

  Clark, Karla (Karla Jean),

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  A grandpa who is just too tired to do the bedtime routine after a long day of activities and asks his grandson to take over for him...In this clever, rhyming picture book, a grandpa tells his grandson that after a long day of playing pirates,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!

  Benatar, Pat,

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  A celebration of grandparents from all walks of life, highlighting their unique talents, passions, and ability to rock in their own way.

• Ring Ring

  Straub, Susan,

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  A very funny and endearing loose-tooth vacation story, told entirely in video calls from a child to his grandmother Grandma (aka Mimi) is used to getting video calls from her grandson at all hours, and so she is able to enjoy all the events of his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tiny Worlds

  Cicchese, Brittany,

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  Grandma's house isn't that big, but there's plenty of room for a tiny world ... When a young boy visits his grandmother's house, he doesn't just see scraps of ribbon lying around, mushrooms clustered behind a log in the forest, or lonely pools…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• There's Always Room for One More

  McGrath, Robyn,

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  Clare loves her family's table--it's the perfect size for homework help and pancake breakfasts. But with Grandpa moving in, Mama says they need a bigger one. Clare is excited for Grandpa's arrival, but not ready to say goodbye to the old table. When…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Grandpas, Piranhas, and Other Stories

  Bonilla, Rocio, 1970-

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  Nico and his Grandpa Rodrigo have shared a million adventures together! Whether they're fishing, cycling, tackling math homework, or nearly escaping from a thousand piranhas, there's never a dull moment between the two of them. Grandpa Rodrigo is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Cup of Quiet

  Grimes, Nikki,

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  Together, Grandma and Grandbaby venture into the garden to gather the gentler sounds of nature in their cup of quiet, slowing down and spending a special day together

• Sometimes I Eat With My Hands

  Haile, Kid,

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  Feven, along with her little brother, isn't afraid of trying new foods like broccoli, watermelon and mac-and-cheese. But for each meal she needs to decide: should she use utensils, or is this a food to eat with her hands? Each meal is an opportunity…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Don't Splash Grandpa!

  Gonzalez, Julie, 1972-

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  A group of friends enjoy a day at the pool where they try their best not disturb their chaperone, an unamused grandpa, with mixed results.

• Grandpa and the Kingfisher

  Wilson, Anna, 1970 March 13-

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  Over the course of a year, a young child and their dog watch kingfishers by the river with Grandpa. As spring turns to summer and autumn to winter, the kingfishers raise a family, while Grandpa teaches his grandchild about the power of nature and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Love Makes a Garden Grow

  Yoo, Taeeun,

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  A grandfather shares his love of gardening with his granddaughter and it keeps them connected through the years.

• Grandma Fina's Wonderful Umbrella

  Saenz, Benjamin Alire

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  Grandma Fina loves her trusty yellow umbrella. Yes, it may be worn and torn, but it protects her from the sun and keeps her company on her daily walks. Her friends and loved ones, however, are secretly convinced her umbrella needs replacing. But…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Everything Grandma Needs

  Griffin, Molly Beth,

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  When Grandma announces she is moving from her big house to a new condo, her daughter and granddaughter step in to help her sort through her things and downsize.

• The Fluffy Futon

  Kasano, Yūichi, 1956-

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  With irresistible illustrations of a cozy pile of funny sleepers, The Fluffy Futon is both encouragement for bedtime and laugh-out-loud funny. Grandma spreads her newly washed futon to dry in the sun. The futon is so soft and smells so clean! The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sweet Babe!

  a Jewish Grandma Kvells

  Rosenthal, Robin (Illustrator),

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  An exuberant and interactive picture book for grandparents and their genius, sweet, precious, SO-CUTE-I-CAN'T-STAND-IT! grandbabies, and a celebration of Yiddish and Jewish joy.