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Gifts for Grandma This Mother’s Day
by Sarah Mangiola
Sarah Mangiola is the Senior Editor of Brightly. She lives in New York City and enjoys discovering new children's books, baking, reading fiction, and writing.
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Don’t forget grandma this Mother’s Day! Grandmothers are such an important part of both parents’ and children’s lives. From books for her to unwind with to heartwarming stories to read with her grandkids, she’s sure to love these gifts.
Stories to Share with Grandchildren
by Jean Reagan, illustrated by Lee Wildish
This hilarious book provides kids with tips and advice on how to babysit their grandma! From things to do at the park to what to do when it’s time for bed, grandmas will love reading this one with their grandkids.
by Mercer Mayer
Mercer Mayer’s classic Little Critter is all set to spend a day at the beach with grandma! This heartwarming book makes a great gift.
by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings her magical purse! Full of treasures just waiting to be unearthed, this sweet story celebrates the joy of having grandma visit.
by Mina Javaherbin, illustrated by Lindsey Yankey
This book tells the true story of the author, Mina, growing up in Iran — where her grandmother is the center of her world. A tribute to her wonderful grandmother, who was never far away, this book will warm your heart.
by Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton’s tribute to Grandma Dorothy celebrates her love of gardens. Grandma Dorothy taught both her daughter Hillary and granddaughter Chelsea that gardens are magical places — where love can blossom and grow.
by Meg Medina, illustrated by Angela Dominguez
When Mia's abuela moves in with Mia and her parents, leaving her parrots and palm trees behind, she has a hard time adjusting to city life. While they cook, Mia teaches Abuela English and Abuela teaches Mia Spanish... but they still have a hard time communicating. When Mia sees a parrot in a pet-shop window, she knows just what their duo needs.
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Grandmother School by Rina Singh, illustrated by Ellen Rooney
Every morning, a young girl walks her grandmother to the Aajibaichi Shala, the school that was built for the grandmothers in her village to have a place to learn to read and write. The narrator beams with pride as she drops her grandmother off with the other aajis to practice the alphabet and learn simple arithmetic. A moving story about family, women and the power of education―when Aaji learns to spell her name you’ll want to dance along with her.
Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala by Meenal Patel
Priya lives in the United Stated and her family is from India. She learns about India through her Babi Ba’s (grandma’s) descriptions of it and in the way that their Indian culture is woven through their lives every day. Priya is the hero in this book – her curiosity about her family’s heritage and the kindness and love that she shows to her Ba help to carry her family’s traditions forward. It’s a story about having pride for all of the pieces that come together to make you who you are and feeling the magic of a place without having been there. Ages 4-8.
When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree by Jamie L.B. Dennihan, illustrated by Lorraine Rocha
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” In this imaginative take on that popular saying, a child is surprised (and disappointed) to receive a lemon tree from Grandma for her birthday. After all, she DID ask for a new gadget! But when she follows the narrator’s careful—and funny—instructions, she discovers that the tree might be exactly what she wanted after all. This clever story, complete with a recipe for lemonade, celebrates the pleasures of patience, hard work, nature, community . . . and putting down the electronic devices just for a while.
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