Kids
My grandparents love me
Claire Freedman
jE Freedman
Kids, Picture Books
"A visit to Gran and Grandpa's house is always a special and fun time for a child"--
Mango, Abuela, and me
Meg Medina
jE Medina
Kids, Picture Books
When Mia's Abuela comes to live with Mia and her family, she helps her learn English while Mia learns Spanish, both with the help of a parrot named Mango.
When Mia's Abuela comes to live with Mia and her family, she helps her learn English while Mia learns Spanish, both with the help of a parrot named Mango. -Angie
How to babysit a grandpa
Jean Reagan
jE Reagan
Kids, Picture Books
A little boy provides instructions for properly babysitting one's grandfather, such as offering him tasty treats and entertaining him with special games.
Kids will relate with this humorous story! I know my kids like to see how many of mom's rules they can bend with Grandpa! -Angie
Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa
Anna Dewdney
jE/Llama
Kids, Picture Books
Spending the night at Gram and Grandpa's house, Llama Llama discovers that he cannot sleep because he has left Fuzzy Llama at home, but Grandpa soon comes up with a solution to replace the stuffed toy.
Children create some great memories when they stay with their grandparents and Llama Llama is no different. Many will relate to the drama that is created when a little one forgets to bring their favorite stuffed animal to sleep with. -Angie
Grandma's purse
Vanessa Brantley-Newton
jE Brantley-Newton
Kids, Picture Books
"When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse."--
This is a favorite memory of mine! My grandma always had interesting items in her purse and Grandma Mimi in this story is no different! -Angie
Queen of the sea
Dylan Meconis
jGRAPHIC NOVEL Meconis
Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Kids
"When her sister seizes the throne, Queen Eleanor of Albion is banished to a tiny island off the coast of her kingdom, where the nuns of the convent spend their days peacefully praying, sewing, and gardening. But the island is also home to Margaret, a mysterious young orphan girl whose life is upturned when the cold, regal stranger arrives. As Margaret grows closer to Eleanor, she grapples with the revelation of the island's sinister true purpose as well as the truth of her own past. When Eleanor's life is threatened, Margaret is faced with a perilous choice between helping Eleanor and protecting herself."--Provided by publisher.
Inspired by Queen Elizabeth I's time in exile, Queen of the Sea is beautiful and fun! Don't miss out on this fantastic piece of historical fiction. -Casey
Hey, water!
Antoinette Portis
"Splashy illustrations and simple text explore water in its many shapes and forms"--
Added by Casey
The bell rang
James Ransome
jE Ransome
Kids, Historical Fiction
A slave family is distressed when they discover their son Ben has run away.
Added by Casey
What is given from the heart
Pat McKissack
jE Mckissac
Kids, Picture Books
Despite their own poverty since Daddy died, Mama tells nine-year-old James Otis they need to help Sarah, whose family lost everything in a fire.
Added by Casey
Nine months : before a baby is born
Miranda Paul
jE Paul
Kids, Health, Nonfiction
"As a baby grows in her mother's tummy, a soon-to-be big sister and her family spend nine months preparing for the newest member of the family to arrive."--
A beautifully written story following a family of three as they prepare for another child, featuring life-size illustrations that highlight fetal development through each month of pregnancy. Backmatter includes tons of information for older readers to peruse, making this a perfect book for sharing with siblings awaiting a familial addition or children curious about where babies come from. -Casey
I have so many special memories of visiting my grandparents and a visit to Gran and Grandpa's house proves to be a special and fun time for the child in this story. -Angie