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Book Gifts for Grandpa This
Father’s Day
by Eliza Smith
Eliza Smith is a writer, editor, and librarian based in Columbus, Ohio. She loves learning about the latest in children’s literature so she can keep her adorable nieces, Kerrigan and Annie, stocked in picture books. She holds an MA in magazine writing from the Missouri School of Journalism and an MFA in creative nonfiction from Ohio State.
With Father’s Day around the corner, don’t forget to include Grandpa in the celebrations! We’ve rounded up books he can enjoy with his grandkids and ones he can settle down with on his own, from a reimagined children’s classic to a Cold War coming-of-age story.
Stories to Share with Grandchildren
I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
Before he was Grandpa, he was Dad — and given that beloved classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar recently celebrated its fiftieth birthday, you might have fond memories of reading it together. This Father’s Day, turn the pages and remind him how much you care with the help of a familiar character.
by Floyd Cooper
Max hates to say goodbye when it’s time to leave Grandpa’s house, but his grandpa cheers him up by showing him that the moon he sees now is the same one that will follow Max all the way home. It’s a sweet and reassuring story that captures the special bond between a grandfather and grandson.
by Paul McCartney, illustrated by Kathryn Durst
Yes, this picture book was penned by the Paul McCartney. Iconic byline aside, it’s a rollicking good time, as Grandude and his magical compass sweep his four grandchildren (whom he calls “Chillers”) around the globe for unforgettable adventures. It’s a whimsical read perfect for visits to Grandpa’s house.
by Jean Reagan, illustrated by Lee Wildish
These how-to readers have become family favorites, and for good reason. Playful and amusing, How to Babysit a Grandpa turns the grandparent-grandchild dynamic around and offers kid-approved advice for a fun-filled — and sugar-filled — babysitting shift.
by Kelly Carey, illustrated by Qing Zhuang
At his grandparent’s farmhouse, Mason waits impatiently for Nana’s signature blueberry pie to finish baking. It’s taking forever, he claims — and so begins a game between Grandpa and Mason, trying to determine just how long forever really is, and ending on a heartwarming note.
Reads Just for Grandpa
by Hampton Sides
The harrowing account of a World War II rescue mission, Ghost Soldiers follows the 121 U.S. troops who snuck behind enemy lines in the Philippines to extract 513 POWs, all survivors of the Bataan Death March. Author Hampton Sides balances the tension of the raid with personal stories of the men involved, creating what Esquire calls, “the greatest World War II story never told.”
by Curt Sampson
In this historical exposé, Curt Sampson takes as his subject Augusta National, home of the Masters Tournament and one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world, through which one can observe wealth, power, and racial tensions ineptly hidden beneath the club’s antebellum veneer. Fans of both history and golfing will find themselves wrapped up in this riveting story of an infamous institution.
by Benjamin Taylor
When Philip Roth died in 2018, he left behind 31 books and an enormously faithful readership. He also left behind a best friend in Benjamin Taylor, who (with Roth’s permission) renders Roth as he was beyond his public persona, and also creates a stunning portrait of a beautiful friendship.
by Lisa Howorth
A Cold War coming-of-age story, Summerlings follows the heedless romps of young John and his friends, Ivan, Max, and Beatriz, who suspect everyone of being either a Russian spy or Nazi sympathizer. Their lives will change forever after a neighborhood potluck party goes terribly wrong.
by Stewart O’Nan
Henry Maxwell has lived his life by the book. An everyman of the greatest generation, now 75 and retired in 1998, Henry looks back on his life with the big questions: Has he done the best he could? And what’s next? Stewart O’Nan writes with warmth and subtlety about the mysteries of the human condition.
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