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• Seoul Food

  Russell, Erin,

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  To celebrate both her Black and Korean cultures, Hana creates a dish that brings together the best flavors of the South and Korea in a delicious new way for her four grandparents.

• Meatballs for Grandpa

  Jones, Jeanette Fazzari,

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  Making meatballs for Grandpa, who no longer remembers much but loves to help cook, a little girl and her Grandma find cooking together makes more than just a meal as they prepare a savory Italian dinner, in this sensory-rich picture book…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Be Grandpa

  Clark, Karla (Karla Jean),

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  This comical and creative picture book follows a grandpa who, after a long day of playing pirates, gardening, skateboarding and more, tells his grandson he's simply too tired to be grandpa at bedtime and asks that his grandson take over…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 100 Chapatis

  Mascarenhas, Derek, 1982-

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  "While waiting for his new baby sibling’s arrival, Simon helps his grandfather make 100 chapatis, which makes him forget his worries, in this gentle lesson in patience.

• Remembering Sundays With Grandpa

  Kerstein, Lauren H.,

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  Grieving the loss of Grandpa, Henry's mom tenderly helps him understand that even though his grandfather is no longer part of the physical world, his love lives on forever.

• Perfect Paper Cranes

  Iwai, Melissa,

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  While at Japan Festival Day, Gigi volunteers at the origami booth with her Ojiji but soon discovers folding paper is harder than it looks, in this sweet story that includes a glossary of Japanese words and origami instructions.

• The Greatest

  Hiranandani, Veera,

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  Sundays are the best days of the week because his three grandchildren come to visit, bestowing affection and admiration on him, making him wonder why he’s so great, in this heartfelt tribute to grandparents everywhere?—?and how love can…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bompa's Insect Expedition

  Suzuki, David T., 1936-,

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  It's time for the twins to go on a nature expedition with Bompa. What marvelous place will they explore this time just outside the door? As they begin to search for insects, they find world-champion flyers, eaters, and weightlifters. And…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Angélica and La Güira

  Cruz, Angie,

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  Playing the guira reminds Angelica of the people she loves and misses, especially her grandfather in the Dominican Republic.

• The Blue Pickup

  Tripplett, Natasha,

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  Ju-Girl's favorite days are the ones spent with Granddad in his garage, fixing cars and hearing stories about his old blue pickup. And now it just sits in the driveway. But the pair soon finds out just what it takes to restore the memory…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Other Words for Nonno

  Cameron, Dave, 1974-

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  A girl and her grandfather bond over a shared love of words in this heartwarming story about changing relationships.

• Abuelo, the Sea, and Me

  Williams, Ismée,

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  Season by season, a young girl walks with her abuelo along the beach as he shares stories about his life in Havana.

• The Thunder Pause

  Mabry, Sheri,

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  After an angry outburst, a young girl learns from her grandfather how imitating the pause between a lightning flash and thunder clap can help her control her temper.

• Grandpa Is Here

  Rosie, Tanya,

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  When a child's beloved grandfather comes from Iran for a visit, she can't wait to show him all her favorite things.

• Grandpas Are the Greatest

  Faulks, Ben,

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  No two grandpas are the same, but whether they are a wacky barber, a daring explorer, a genius inventor, or a stay-at-home-papa, you can always count on grandpas for the love they have to give.

• Grandpa's Scroll

  Park, Ginger,

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  Lily and her grandpa are good pen pals, so when he dies and leaves behind a rice paper scroll he was painting for her, Lily finishes the scroll with help from her mother.

• I ♥ Grandpa With The Very Hungry Caterpillar

  Carle, Eric,

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  The Very Hungry Caterpillar knows how special grandpas are, and this celebratory keepsake is the perfect way to honor them.

• One, Two, Grandpa Loves You

  Becker, Shelly,

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  A girl and her grandfather enjoy each other's company as they go on an outdoor adventure together.

• My Ittu

  the Biggest, Best Grandpa

  Deal, Laura,

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  Maniq loves her ittu (short for ittupajaaq, an Inuktitut word for grandfather).

• My Grandpa Is the Best!

  Steinberg, David, 1962-

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  In short poems, children around the world celebrate their experiences with their grandfathers and his constant love for them.