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Heikkilä, Cecilia

Summary: Grandpa and Little Bear share a dream to visit Faraway Valley -- a special, hard-to-find place full of wild and wonderful creatures, a place where the air smells of pine needles, a place they've only seen on a postcard. The determined pair study maps, read books and practice camping to prepare for their adventure, then set sail for the long journey. But when they arrive in the north, they find...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Floris Books 2023

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Willis, Jeanne

Summary: A girl who is always outshone by her older sister is comforted by her grandfather, who reminds her that everything and everyone is made of stardust that shines in all different ways.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

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Kingsolver, Lily

Summary: "The book takes us into the woods, meadows, and streams of an Appalachian forest where a girl and a coyote pup each have their first woodland adventures. On their separate journeys into the wilderness with a beloved family member, the intertwined paths of child and coyote will surprise and enchant young readers. With its richly detailed illustrations and gentle biology lessons, this story of...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2024

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Hunt, Dallas

Summary: "As young Awâsis searches for the ingredients to make Kohkum's world-famous bannock recipe, they run into a variety of other-than-human relatives that help them along in their journey. Includes a pronunciation guide and Kohkum's world-famous bannock recipe at the back of the book."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Highwater Press 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HUN

Usher, Sam

Summary: "A boy and his granddad plan a day at the beach filled with exploring tide pools, building sandcastles, and eating ice cream. But when they find a baby seal trapped in a net, their real adventure begins!" -- From back of the book.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2024

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE USH

Juster, Norton

Summary: Looking through the kitchen window, a little girl and her doting grandparents watch stars, play games, and, most importantly, say hello and goodbye.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Michael di Capua Books/Hyperion Books for Children 2005

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Caldecott Juster 2005

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC JUS

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JUS

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JUS

Meddour, Wendy

Summary: Henry loves talking with Grandpa, but Grandpa has stopped listening. Mom says to just give him time. But Henry wants to talk to Grandpa now. So Henry tries his favorite game--Top Threes. And something amazing happens.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2019

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Greenlaw, Suzanne

Summary: "In this Own Voices Native American picture book story, a modern Wabanaki girl is excited to accompany her grandmother for the first time to harvest sweetgrass for basket making"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Tilbury House Publishers 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GRE

Cepeda, Joe

Summary: A boy rides a pogo stick to a visit with Grandma.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2021

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Krans, Angela Pham

Summary: When Felix's grandmother comes from Vietnam to stay with his family in the United States, Felix realizes that he can help Grandma by teaching her English.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KRA

LaRocca, Rajani

Summary: When his grandfather, who makes masala chai each morning for the family, sprains his ankle, impatient Aarav decides to make the chai himself, but when his rushing causes him to miss some crucial steps, he must learn to slow down to get the recipe right.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LAR

Younge, Lesley

Summary: Allen, known as A-Train because he is the fastest kid around, races through the city towards the one thing that will get him to slow down.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2023

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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE YOU

Reynoso-Morris, Alyssa

Summary: "A young girl learns the cultural significance of plantains while cooking alongside her abuela"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE REY

Mosback, Lauren

Summary: "Bethany the Bear's beloved Grandpaw dies--and she feels very sad and lost. With the help of her friends, Bethany learns that she can celebrate her Grandpaw by sharing his special qualities with others. By following in Grandpaw's pawprints, she can carry on and expand the mark he left on the world. On her journey toward healing, Bethany discovers that Grandpaw's love is still with her--and it...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Empowering Kids Media 2022

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MOS

Ung, Kim-Hoa

Summary: "Struggling to crochet a lucky hat for her beloved Nai Nai's birthday, Lyn Lyn learns that the best gift of all comes from within"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2023

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE UNG

Quan, Betty

Summary: "Grandmother lives with Grace's family. She teaches her how to measure water for rice. She tells her stories about growing up in China and together they savor the flavors of her childhood. Grandmother says goodbye when she drops Grace off at school every morning and hello when she picks her up at the end of the day. Suddenly, Grandmother stops walking Grace to and from school, and the door to...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Groundwood Books 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE QUA

Quach, Michelle

Summary: "Francine loves her grandfather, but their time together is running out. He has one final wish: to see a male heir carry on the family traditions. Francine knows his ideas are outdated, but she would do anything for him. Her solution? Ask Ollie Tran, a family friend (and former crush, not that it matters), to pretend to be ceremonially adopted and act like the grandson A Gūng never had. Ollie...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023

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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC QUA

Hill, Eric

Summary: Spot and Grandma have been on a day trip, and now it's time to take the train home. What will they see on the journey? This delightful story featuring the much-loved Spot is a perfect introduction to new experiences like riding the train.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Frederick Warne, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD HIL

Kemp, Laekan Zea

Summary: Corina's Abuela helps her select flowers that mean something to Corina from the garden for her Mexican flower crown that she will wear on her birthday, and explains the symbolic meaning of a birthday crown.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE KEM

Iwai, Melissa

Summary: Gigi loves the Japan Day Festival! When Ojiji volunteers at the origami booth, Gigi can't wait to make a paper crane like Ojiji's. But folding paper is harder than it looks, and Gigi is disheartened when she sees her paper crane next to Ojiji's. Will Gigi give up or will she try her best?

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024

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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE IWA

Jones, Jeanette Fazzari

Summary: 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 about food, family and heritage.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Two Lions 2024

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Hernández Bergstrom, Adriana

Summary: Anita helps her grandmother make flan for her grandfather's birthday.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2022

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Retener, Joëlle

1 hold on 1 copy

Summary: "Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears? Highlighting the joyful experiences of a queer family of color finding community at Pride, this story features endmatter about the history of...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2024

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Sylvester, Natalia

Summary: "When Abuela comes to visit from Peru, she brings a suitcase full of treasures and her granddaughter learns that home is not just a place, but the love between family no matter the distance"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2024

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SYL

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SYL

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