How to Love a Grandma

September 1, 2023

PreS-Gr 2-The team behind the bestselling "How To" series is back with a new instruction manual, all about how to love a grandma. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, this book outlines all the ways in which children can show Grandma some love. From the different types of hugs grandmas like, to all the ways children can cheer them on, this book is sure to bring joy to grandmas of all kinds. Wildish's sweet and charming pictures will appeal to kids and adults alike. With an underlying message that all the ways to love a grandmother mirror all the wonderful ways she loves back, this book is perfect for grandmas and grandkids to snuggle up and read together. VERDICT For every grandparents shelf or any collection that addresses extended families.-Lauren White

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October 15, 2023
Reagan and Wildish's long-running series continues with this look at ways to show love to a grandmother. If you love your grandma, there are so many ways you can show her: Hug her, share with her, keep her safe, help her, boost her courage, cheer for her, and tell her. The suggestions included here are totally doable for grandchildren, most being free, and feature ideas for both urban and rural dwellers: Share a seat with her on a city bus or press the walk button when crossing the street; share bugs found while gardening; fill the birdfeeder for her. The children and grandmothers pictured here are diverse, though each grouping shares a similar skin tone. One child uses a wheelchair, one grandmother-child duo uses hearing aids, one grandma uses a cane, many of the women wear glasses, and one wears a hijab. The grandmothers vary visibly in age; some are pictured as the stereotypical gray-haired grannies, while others appear younger and are clearly more physically able to keep up with their young grandchildren, but the common theme throughout is the joy both grandmothers and grandchildren share when they're together; their bonds are both evident and strong. Great ideas for kids to show they care. (Picture book. 3-8)

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