Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas

Reach for this book when you want to nurture your child's empathy for the elderly or prepare them for a visit to a retirement community or nursing home. It transforms what could be a stiff or intimidating social visit into a joyful celebration of cross-generational friendship. By focusing on the shared capacity for fun rather than the limitations of age, it provides a gentle framework for kids to see seniors as vibrant individuals with stories to tell. In this installment of the beloved series, Henry and his oversized dog, Mudge, visit Great-Grandpa Bill at a home filled with grandpas. Instead of a quiet afternoon, the visit turns into an outdoor adventure as the group of grandpas joins Henry for a swim and a picnic. It is an ideal early reader for ages 5 to 7, modeling how simple kindness and a playful spirit can bridge the gap between the very young and the very old.