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Books for Grandparent Relationship
25 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Middle Grade
Young Adult
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Calpurnia Tate #1
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Jacqueline Kelly
For the girl who feels out of place in a world of ruffles and tea parties, or the budding scientist who finds more magic
Ages 9–13
Hey, Kiddo
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
For the teen navigating a non-traditional home life or a parent's addiction, this memoir offers a powerful path toward h
Ages 14–18
A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian
Marina Lewycka
For the adult child navigating the complexities of an aging parent's unexpected choices and the reopening of old family
Ages 16–18
Chirp
Kate Messner
For the child navigating the weight of a difficult secret or processing a family member's health change while finding th
Ages 10–14
House of Dance
Beth Kephart
For the teen feeling disconnected from busy parents while navigating the impending loss of a beloved grandparent through
Ages 12–18
Lockdown
Walter Dean Myers
For the teen navigating mistakes and searching for a second chance. This story explores the weight of choices and the di
Ages 12–18
Discworld: Tiffany Aching #1
The Wee Free Men
Terry Pratchett
For the child stepping into big responsibilities while processing the loss of a mentor, this tale celebrates the grit re
Ages 9–14
Briar Rose
Jane Yolen
For the teenager grappling with family secrets or learning about the Holocaust through a different lens, this story brid
Ages 14–18
Freewill
Chris Lynch
For the teenager navigating the heavy fog of grief and the unsettling feeling that their presence might be causing harm
Ages 14–18
Blackbird Girls, The
Anne Blankman
For children navigating the weight of family secrets or learning to find unlikely friends during times of sudden, life-a
Ages 9–13
The Shield of the Faithful
Amina Rahman
For the teenager seeking a deeper connection to their roots, this mystery offers a path toward spiritual growth and cult
Ages 13–17
Lewis Barnavelt #7
The Vengeance of the Witch-finder
Brad Strickland
For the child who enjoys a spine-tingling mystery and is learning that even the biggest mistakes can be fixed with coura
Ages 9–13
Anthony Monday #2
The Dark Secret of Weatherend
John Bellairs
For the child who loves the thrill of a chilling mystery and the bravery required to face supernatural forces lurking in
Ages 10–14
The Legend of Buddy Bush
Sheila P. Moses
For the child grappling with the reality of systemic unfairness and the weight of family worry. A powerful look at resil
Ages 12–16
Blackwoods, The
Brandy Colbert
For the teenager navigating the weight of family expectations and the complex layers of their heritage after the loss of
Ages 14–18
The Sixties Trilogy #1
Countdown
Deborah Wiles
For the child feeling overwhelmed by world events or family secrets, this immersive story explores finding your footing
Ages 9–13
The Best of John Bellairs
John Bellairs
For the child feeling like an outsider or grappling with the loss of a parent and finding a new sense of belonging in a
Ages 9–13
Johnny Dixon #8
The Hand of the Necromancer
Brad Strickland
For the child who enjoys uncovering secrets and testing their courage alongside a trusted mentor when things go bump in
Ages 9–13
Patty Fairfield #1
Patty Fairfield
Carolyn Wells
For the child navigating a period of change and trying to find where they belong within a large, diverse family tree.
Ages 10–14
Little House
The Little House Guidebook
William Anderson
For the child who loves the Little House on the Prairie series and wants to see the real-life locations where Laura and
Ages 8–14
Monster Calls, A
Patrick Ness
For the child grappling with a parent's terminal illness or the heavy burden of anticipatory grief and the complicated e
Ages 12–18
Johnny Dixon #7
The Chessmen of Doom
John Bellairs
For the child who loves the thrill of a good scare and the satisfaction of solving a complex puzzle alongside loyal frie
Ages 9–14
The Native American Story Book #4
The Native American Story Book: Volume Four
G.W. Mullins
For the family looking to honor ancestral wisdom and explore the rich oral traditions of the Choctaw, Lumbee, and Hopi n
Ages 7–14
The Native American Story Book #5
The Native American Story Book: Volume Five
G.W. Mullins
For the child who asks how the world began or why animals behave the way they do, these traditional indigenous legends o
Ages 8–14
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