Where Is My Grandpa

My Grandpa is the stunning picture book debut from Marta Altés, author of I Am An Artist. A moving and memorable book about the very special relationship between an elderly grandfather and his adoring grandson, this unique look at old age through the eyes of a young bear is big-hearted, poignant and beautifully observed.

Five-year-old Oliver sets out on a journey to find his Grandpa, who recently died. As Oliver visits all the wonderful places that remind him of his Grandpa, he is faced with unfamiliar emotions and the unsettling reality that his Grandpa is nowhere to be found. Feeling hopeless and sad, Oliver reaches out to his Mommy for help. He learns that talking about these emotions makes him feel better, and with his Mommy's love, understanding and support, he also finds what he has been searching for the entire time: his Grandpa.AUTHOR BIOGRAPHYKatherine MacDonald is familiar with the grip that grief can have on family members when a loved one dies. She is a certified end-of-life doula, as well as a grief facilitator for adults and children since 2002. She helps families within her community to understand death and the dying process and to cope with the grief process through workshops, community events, living legacy work, suicide prevention awareness sessions and children's grief programs. She is the co-owner of multiple funeral homes in Eastern Ontario, Canada. Katherine lives in Alexandria, a tiny town outside of Ottawa, with her husband, her three sons, and her two fun-loving dogs.Katherine dedicates this book to all the children who have been searching for their loved ones in this life and beyond, time and time again. She hopes that her experiences will bring them closer to the answers and the peace they are seeking.

Presents the different ways grandfathers show their grandchildren love, from putting extra marshmallows in hot chocolate to sending cards and telling stories.

“Where is My Grandpa?” is a children’s picture book showcasing a young girl’s curiosity about her family. The main character, Savannah, takes the readers on a journey with her as she seeks to learn as much as she can about her grandfather. Even though she can’t ask him questions in person, her father fills her in on all of the rich and exciting details about her grandfather. This delightful story is written in a whimsical rhyming pattern making it fun for young readers to follow along. Inspired by his inquisitive five-year-old daughter, the author hopes to use this story to inspire all young readers to learn more about their family history.

A 2019 New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book For fans of Ed Young and Peter Sis, this breathtaking picture book, from LBYR's first Emerging Artist Award Winner, Jin Xiaojing, is the perfect read for anyone who has lost a loved one. A young girl has never met her grandpa. He passed away before she was born, but she misses him every day. She often wonders...what did he look like? Grandma says: His face was shaped like the moon, his mouth was good at telling stories, and his hair was as curly as a bird's nest. With the help of her grandma and the rest of her loving family, will this young girl be able to imagine her grandpa's face in her mind--and feel the love that he shared with others?

Featuring children's own words and heart-warming pictures, this is the perfect book for children to share with Grandpa! 'I love my grandpa because... ' Everyone's grandpa is the best. And who better to tell the world than children themselves? This charming book combines endearing things said by children about their grandpas with gentle illustrations of familiar animals. The text is amusing and insightful, with reasons why grandpas are loved by their children ranging from 'because he says funny things' to 'because he makes every day special'. With beautiful pictures and charming words from children - this is the perfect book to read together!

Featuring Todd Parr's signature colorful and kid-friendly illustrations, The Grandma Book portrays the different ways grandmothers show their grandchildren love, from offering advice and babysitting to making things and giving lots of kisses.

The elementary tale of the life cycle of a tree, from its beginnings as a sapling to its demise on the forest floor, where it decomposes and becomes "a home for rabbits, and food for flowers", is also a life lesson for people. In this enhanced version, enjoy read-along, some fun animations, and a coloring page!