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Celebrate Grandparents Day
September signals new beginnings: a new school year, new teachers, and new friends just waiting to be made. But September also brings a perfect opportunity to celebrate those we know and love– especially our grandparents, who have a special holiday all their own.
This year, Grandparents Day falls on Sunday, September 7. One great way to mark the holiday is spending some time with stories that highlight the special roles grandparents play and all they do to make the world a warmer, wiser place.
The Most Perfect Persimmon by Hannah Chung
In this charming author-illustrator debut, a Korean American girl harvests a perfectly ripe persimmon that she can’t wait to share with Grandma.
“A delectable tale that will guide young readers to reexamine their own perceptions.” —Kirkus Reviews
Download an activity kit and learn more about the book in this author video.
Check out Hannah Chung’s new picture book Bread Days – coming soon!
One More Story, Tata! by Julie Salamon, illustrated by Jill Weber
This heartwarming story of a little girl’s bond with her great-grandma, who tells the silliest, most magical stories, celebrates four generations of a Jewish family who come together for Shabbat.
“Joyous and heartwarming…. Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal
Download the book’s Shabbat guide.
A young girl’s five senses take her on a journey through sweet memories of her tatita, her grandmother, in this heartfelt picture book.
★”[A] stirring mentor text for children navigating grief…. subtle yet powerful tale about love and loss.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Download the reader guide and learn more about Imapla’s tatita.
Grandpa’s Tractor by Michael Garland
Generations have fallen in love with this classic story of a grandson and grandfather whose visit to a family farm with a special tractor brings back memories.
“[A] charmingly nostalgic tale.” —New York Times Book Review
AND CHECK OUT THE COMPANION TITLE!
Grandma’s Farm by Michael Garland
In this charming and nostalgia-filled companion to the best-selling picture book Grandpa’s Tractor, a grandmother shares her fond memories of farm life.
“A warm tale of passing the love of the family farm from one generation to the next.” —Kirkus Reviews
