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Storytime with Grandpa & Grandma

September 29, 2022 By Katie Albers Leave a Comment

There is something extra special about the love that comes from a Grandparent.  Honor these cherished members of the family with books that celebrate this special bond, all available at your Daviess County Public Library.

 

A Morning with Grandpa

by Sylvia Liu

Young Mei Mei tries to imitate her grandpa’s graceful tai chi movements with her own spunky flair.  Then Mei Mei has the chance to be the teacher.

 

Silas’ Seven Grandparents 

by Anitra Horrocks and Helen Flook

Silas has seven loving grandparents who all want to make him feel extra special.  But what happens when Silas is forced to choose amongst them?

 

The Remember Balloons 

by Jessie Oliveros

James keeps his many memories as balloons.  His grandpa has many balloons as well, but what will James do when some of grandpa’s balloons begin to float away?

 

Alma and How She Got Her Name 

by Juana Martinez-Neal

Alma’s full name is quite long, but each piece of it ties her to the proud history of her family and inspires the legacy she hopes to continue.

 

A Long Way from Chicago 

by Richard Peck

Every summer Joey and Mary Alice leave Chicago to visit their eccentric grandmother in small town USA.  And every year their adventures get wackier and more unbelievable!

 

As Brave As You 

by Jason Reynolds

Ernie and Genie are sent to the country for a summer with their grandparents. It doesn’t take long to see that Grandpop’s odd quirks are the result of secrets from the past.  Will the boys find answers or just more questions?

Dated: September 29, 2022 Listed In: Discover

About Katie Albers

Katie Albers grew up in Owensboro and loved words so much that she became a school librarian and even alphabetized her family: Josh, Katie, Lance, Mallory, Noelle, Oaken, and Polly (the cat).

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