Books for children to read with their grandparents

The Night Before Holi by Swapna Haddow and Aditi Kakade Beaufrand

A vibrant picture book celebrating the festival of Holi – and all the fun it brings with it!

‘Twas the night before Holi and the house was a sight! Everyone was awake to plan the BIGGEST colour fight.

Join a little girl and her grandad as they plan for the BEST HOLI EVER! They know all the best spots to throw the bright Holi powder! Can they cover the whole neighbourhood in colour in their biggest celebration yet?

A bright and bold picture book that’s perfect for the Holi season Swapna Haddow’s twist on the traditional ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ poem is full of fun and energy.

Grandad’s Camper by Harry Woodgate

Celebrate love in all its forms, as Grandad tells his granddaughter about the adventures he used to have with Gramps.

A long time ago, Grandad and Gramps spent many happy days travelling the world together in a camper van. But now Gramps isn’t around any more, Grandad doesn’t feel much like having adventures.

As she listens to his wonderful stories, Grandad’s granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up. A perfect story for Grandad on Father’s Day.

A Sprinkle of Happiness by Lucy Rowland and David Litchfield

An uplifting, heartwarming tale about how joy can grow from the smallest of seeds.

When a boy and his grandma find a tiny sunflower seed and plant it together, their love and care transforms it into a towering sunflower that spreads joy through their community. But when the sunflower blows down in a storm, will it all have been for nothing? Or will the seeds the pair have sown grow into something even more special…

Lucy Rowland’s evocative, joyful text beautifully demonstrates how small actions can make a mighty impact.

Grandpa and the Kingfisher by Anna Wilson and Sarah Massini

Life-affirming and lyrical, this beautiful picture book celebrates the awesome power of nature, while gently introducing young children to the concept of life and death.

Over the course of a year, a young child and their dog watch kingfishers by the river with Grandpa. As spring turns to summer and autumn to winter, the kingfishers raise a family, while Grandpa teaches his grandchild about the power of nature and the circle of life.

Written in memory of her father, whose favourite bird was the kingfisher, Anna Wilson takes readers on a lyrical journey though a year in the life of a kingfisher family.

The Sleepiest Sleep by Barry Timms and Margarita Kukhtina

The dreamiest bedtime story to lull little ones peacefully off to sleep.

The dreamiest bedtime story to lull little ones peacefully off to sleep. Night is falling in the jungle, and little tiger Patterpaw is ready to snooze. Granny and Grandpa Tiger want to help their cub have the sleepiest sleep of all, but they will need the help of their jungle friends when a thunderstorm comes rumbling and crashing through the forest.

With mesmerising, magical illustrations and repeated lullaby refrain, this lyrical rhyming adventure written by award-winning author Barry Timms is the perfect gift, and guaranteed to help children wind down at bedtime!

The Grinny Granny Donkey by By Craig Smith and Katz Cowley

The award-winning Donkey books bring families together with love, laughter and fun!

Meet Grinny Granny – the latest addition to the beloved Donkey family. And just like Wonky Donkey and Dinky Donkey, she is silly and funny all at once. With a wonderful rhyming text and illustrations full of humour, The Grinny Granny Donkey will make you hee haw with laughter!

A brilliantly funny story by Craig Smith and beautiful illustrations by Katz Cowley will guarantee that The Grinny Granny Donkey will become your new favourite picture book