Picture books tagged with: grandparent

Coronavirus: A Book for Children about Covid-19

A comprehensive, child-friendly free e-book that is a great way to answer a child's questions or address their concerns on any aspect of the Coronavirus crisis.

The World Made a Rainbow

This reassuring book may help children who are struggling to adapt to social distancing, or who are finding it hard to be separated from friends or family due to the Coronavirus pandemic

The Tide

A warm, reassuring story which helps a child to understand the changes in a loved one who is living with dementia.

A comforting (yet realistic) story of the relationship between a young boy and his Grandma who has dementia. Beautifully illustrated and sensitively written, this would be a great choice for any child who has a loved one who is suffering from dementia or is going into a care home.

Cry Heart, But Never Break

A sensitive and honest portrayal of the death of a cherished grandparent, the book carries important messages about coping with the grieving process.

The Great Big Book of Families

Highlighting the fact that families come in all shapes and sizes, this book celebrates diversity, explaining how every personal situation is different. It's a good book for debunking the traditional storybook myth that happy families usually consist of mother, father and two children.

The Scar

This supportive and compassionate book would be an ideal tool to explain grief and loss to young children. A child who has lost a parent or other loved one may identify with the emotions felt by the boy in the story.

What Color Is Today?

A child may feel reassured after reading this book that it is normal to experience a huge array of emotions during the Coronavirus pandemic.

A Kid’s Guide to Coronavirus

A free e-book packed full of information for children about Coronavirus, with additional notes to help parents.

A Rainbow of Fun

An entertaining story about finding out who you really are and being true to yourself, and learning to stand up to prejudice and criticism.

The Sea Saw

A sentimental story that acknowledges the sadness that children feel when they lose a well-loved toy. This book could be a good starting point for a conversation about the loss of a person as well as a comfort object.

Visiting Grandad’s New Home

A charming, positive story to help children to understand dementia and care home life for a grandparent.

My Gran has Parkinson’s

This book uses everyday settings and places to explain to young children what Parkinson's is and how it can affect people with the condition. Also available: My Grandad has Parkinsons's, My Mum has Parkinson's and My Dad has Parkinson's.

Moonshadow

To understand the loss of a loved one and that although life will carry on, they will not be forgotten.

Aunt Mary’s Rose

An understanding of love and links across the generations, even when people are dead

Granpa

A child who has lost a grandparent may identify with the little girl in the story.

Clouds and Clocks – A Story For Children Who Soil

Mile High Apple Pie

Oliver’s Vegetables

A clever book to encourage children to try new foods.

Grandma and Grandpa’s Garden

A well-written and touching book about the death of a grandparent. This would be a good choice for a child who has lost a loved one.

My Grampy Can’t Walk

A positive book which sends out the message that a person's disabilities need not define them. It would be a good choice for a child who has a family member in a wheelchair.

Oliver’s Fruit Salad

May encourage a child to make healthier eating choices and try new foods.

Lucy’s Picture

My Henry

This book may provide comfort to children who have lost a loved one.

The Grandad Tree

About the cycle of life and the endurance of love

Grandpa’s Boat

May comfort a child who has lost a grandparent. Gently reflects the ageing process and the passing of time.

My Grandpa

A beautiful exploration of a grandson/grandfather relationship. It gently introduces the concept of ageing, and how older people can become confused. It may support a child who is struggling to come to terms with a loved one's dementia.