About This Book
A parent might reach for this book to celebrate and reinforce the special bond a very young child has with their grandparents. Simple, warm, and reassuring, this board book uses minimal text and Helen Oxenbury's classic, expressive illustrations to show the different but equally loving ways a grandma and a grandpa play with their grandchild. Grandma is for gentle hugs and quiet cuddles, while Grandpa is for boisterous games like horsey. It beautifully captures the joy of these relationships, making it perfect for toddlers who are beginning to understand their place in the wider family. It's an ideal choice for a comforting lap-read that builds positive feelings about extended family.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a direct, secular, and entirely positive portrayal of a loving grandparent-grandchild relationship.
Ideal Reader
A child aged 1 to 3 who has a close relationship with their own grandparents. It's particularly perfect for a toddler who is just beginning to use language to describe their family members and the activities they do together. It validates the experience of having grandparents with different personalities and play styles.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. This book can be read cold. Its strength lies in its simplicity and the immediate recognizability of the actions for a very young child. A parent is preparing their young toddler for an upcoming visit with grandparents and wants to build excitement and familiarity. Or, a parent is simply looking for a sweet, simple, and durable board book that reinforces the theme of family love during a quiet story time.
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