Malaika’s Winter Carnival ~ Nadia L. Hohn
After living with her grandma, Malaika is excited to be back with her mother again. However, she is uncertain about her new blended family, Mr. Frédéric, and his daughter Adéle.
Grandparents
Full, Full, Full of Love ~ Trish Cooke
Each Sunday Jay Jay goes to his Grannie's house for dinner. While waiting for dinner to be served, Jay Jay notices that Grannie's cupboard is always full, full of colorful dishes. Her fish tank is always full, full of all kinds of fish and her candy tin is full, full to the brim.
A Wild Cowboy ~ Dana Kessimakis Smith
This is an adorable book about a little boy who likens his day headed off to grandma's house to that of a cowboy. He mounts his horse (his mother's back) and meets up out West (grandma's house).
Grandpa’s Face ~ Eloise Greenfield
Grandpa's face told everything about him. Tamika loved her grandfather's face. Even when he was upset or disappointed with her, she could still see his love for her in his face.
Peeny Butter Fudge ~ Toni Morrison
While mom heads out, Nana is left with the children and a schedule and instructions to follow. However, this fun-loving grandmother doesn't quite adhere to the instructions, but her and the kids sure have a great time.
The Rolling Store ~ Angela Johnson
A young girl talks with her friend about her granddaddy's story of "when he was little and the world was young;" back when only a few people had cars and those that didn't depended on and looked forward to when the rolling store would come around.
When I Am Old with You ~ Angela Johnson
A young boy imagines being old with his grandfather. He vividly describes all the activities that he and his grandfather will participate in...together.
Grandma’s Purple Flowers ~ Adjoa J. Burrowes
This book is about a little girl and the love she has for her grandmother. A big hug and smile is always awaiting her at her grandmother's house.
Grandfather and I ~ Helen E. Buckley
This is a cute little book about a little boy and the special, relaxed time he shares with his grandfather. Mothers hurry, fathers hurry, brothers and sisters hurry, but "grandfather and I never hurry.
The Patchwork Quilt ~ Valerie Flournoy
This is a beautiful story about the bond shared between Tanya and her grandmother as they talk about each piece of fabric that is cut and stitched together as part of a quilt of memories.
Fireflies for Nathan ~ Shulamith Levey Oppenheim
This book is about a six year old boy who visits his grandparents. Asking his grandparents about what his father enjoyed doing when he was six, Nathan is interested to find that his father's favorite thing was catching fireflies.
Can You Hear the Sea? ~ Judy Cumberbatch
This story is very bright and fun! It would be a great addition to an ocean or sea shell themed learning unit. Sarah's grandpa gives her a "magic" sea shell and tells her that if she listens closely she would be able to hear the sea.
The Moon Ring ~ Randy DuBurke
One hot night, Maxine goes on a wild adventure around the globe thanks to the magic of the blue moon and the moon ring.
White Water ~ Michael S. Bandy & Eric Stein
Michael questions why the "Coloreds" water fountain has warm, muddy water when the "Whites Only" fountain MUST have cool, refreshing water. But does it?
Luke Goes to Bat ~ Rachel Isadora
Luke, is too young to play stickball with the bigger boys. The one day he got his big chance, he struck out...twice and was certain that he would never be able to play again.
Dream Dancer ~ Jill Newsome
This book is about a girl and her love of dancing! She dances everywhere, even in her dreams! But, her dream turned into a nightmare when she fell and hurt her leg.
My Pop Pop and Me ~ Irene Smalls
This is a sweet story about a boy and his grandfather. The boy and his pop pop, who happens to be a chef, spend time together baking a lemon cake.
Red Dancing Shoes ~ Denise Lewis Patrick
My daughter really enjoyed this book. It is about a girl who receives "the finest, reddest, shiniest shoes that anyone had ever seen."
The Baby on the Way ~ Karen English
Ever wonder about your birth story? Well, this little boy casually asked his grandmother if she was ever a baby. She explained that yes, she was once "the baby on the way."
I Am Famous ~ Tara Luebbe & Becky Cattie
A young girl likens being the center of her parent's attention to being famous. From the paparazzi (her parents) to her adoring fans (her grandpa and extended family members), she knows she's a star!