Perfectly Lovely Book Gifts for Grandma on Mother's Day

Give your kids the opportunity to bond with their grandmother with these heartwarming reads that celebrate how special she is.

By Scholastic Parents Staff
Apr 19, 2024

Ages

6-13

Grandma and grandchildren reading book together
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Apr 19, 2024

Celebrate the grandmothers in your life this Mother's Day by providing priceless bonding time with grandchildren! A handpicked, touching picture book about a grandmother is a beautiful way to have your kids and their grandmother experience memorable time together with extra-special read-aloud time. These books will captivate your child and tug at Grandma's heartstrings (or make her laugh) for a wonderful holiday.

For example, the adorable Grinny Granny Donkey, a sequel to the popular Wonky Donkey, has readers meet Dinky Donkey's grandma: a grinny granky plunky-plinky swanky clinky-clanky zonky dunky-drinky clunky donkey! Filled with hilarious rhyming text and sweet illustrations, little readers will adore this sweet ode to the special relationships grandmothers have with their grandchildren.

Meanwhile, the playful How to Babysit a Grandma spins things around as kids are presented with great ways to babysit their grandmothers. This book provides suggestions for kids like how to keep grandmas busy with crafts, fun things to do at the park, where to sleep at grandma's house, and more for the perfect sleepover!

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