Grandpa's Corner Store

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing changes in their local community, such as a favorite shop closing or a neighborhood project starting. It is an ideal choice for navigating the anxiety that comes with progress and commercial shifts. Through the eyes of young Lucy, the story explores how small businesses are more than just stores: they are the heart of a neighborhood's social fabric. As a new supermarket threatens her grandfather's livelihood, Lucy models how children can use their voices and creativity to advocate for the people they love. This realistic fiction title is perfect for children ages 4 to 8, offering a gentle introduction to economic concepts like competition and community interdependence. Parents will appreciate the way it validates a child's power to make a difference in the adult world.