My Abuelita by Tony Johnston, illustrated by Yuyi Morales (Houghton Mifflin), unspools as a detective story sprinkled with Spanish words, as the boy narrator hints at Abuelita's profession (she's a storyteller).Ĭhildtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir by Eloise Greenfield, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney (HarperCollins), with its scrapbook feel, family photographs and moments of history in one African American family, may well prompt grandparents to pull out their own photo albums. A trio of stories about three families-one white, one interracial, one Asian American-in the Caldecott Honor book More, More, More, Said the Baby by Vera Williams (Greenwillow) exudes the joy of a new baby, showered with affection. Our Grandparents: A Global Album by Maya Ajmera, Sheila Kinkade and Cynthia Pon (Charlesbridge) features photographs of families around the world and suggests activities for readers to do with their grandparents. What better way to unite grandparents and children than with a good book? Here are a few old and new favorites to celebrate. Abuelita and Abuelito, Dedushka and Babushka, Obaachan and Ojiichan-whatever children may call them, it's their day: Grandparents Day, this Sunday, September 8.
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