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Grandma and Me

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In Grandma and Me, Carole Boston Weatherford beautifully depicts the bond between a grandmother and her grandchild. Through serene illustrations and rhythmic text, the story captures shared routines, traditions, and treasured moments that enrich their relationship. This heartwarming book celebrates the love and wisdom passed through generations.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming story if you appreciate tales of family connections and cherished moments between generations. Perfect for young readers, it captures the love, warmth, and special bond shared between a grandchild and their grandmother, making it an endearing addition to any child's library.

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Grandma and Me

With simple rhyming text, a young child reflects on the many reasons they love their Grandmother.

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Carole Boston Weatherford, a Caldecott Honor winner, creates a celebration of family love with this beautiful, rhyming tale that showcases all the sweet ways Grandma's love is so special.

A celebration of family love from award-winning children's author Carole Boston Weatherford, this beautiful rhyming board book is filled with all the sweet reasons why Grandma's love is so special!

With simple rhyming text, a young child reflects on the many reasons they love their Grandma. From the games they play together to the way she understands her grandchild, this sweet story show us all just how much our grandmas love us! This adorable board book is the perfect way for children to feel the love and security grandmas give and to celebrate the diverse ways that love is shown and celebrated!

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Grandma and Me receives praise for its joyful depiction of the loving bond between grandparents and grandchildren, perfect for babies and toddlers. The illustrations are noted for their warmth and soft texture, beautifully capturing the intimate moments shared between Black grandmothers and their grandchildren.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728242439

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Named the 2025-2026 Young People's Poet Laureate, Carole Boston Weatherford earned a BA from American University, an MA from the University of Baltimore, and an MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has written more than 80 books and has earned many awards including the NAACP Image Award, a Coretta Scott King Award, and a Newbery Honor. She often writes about African American history, traditions, families and music. Weatherford is the winner of a Ragan-Rubin Award for Literary Achievement from the North Carolina English Teachers Association and the North Carolina Award for Literature. A retired English professor, she lives in Maryland.

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