GRANDPAS ARE THE GREATEST

The title says it all: Grandpas rule!

In this book that sings the praises of grandfathers, a diverse group of patriarchs gather for a summer picnic. “Every grandpa’s different / in shape and size and name,” but the men are united in their love of their grandchildren. One brown-skinned grandfather is a baker. A light-skinned grandfather was a builder who, in retirement, builds a playhouse for his grandchild. An Asian-presenting grandfather is an explorer. Others include a light-skinned inventor who creates popcorn-powered wings, a brown-skinned fisherman who regales his grandchild with tales of undersea wonders, a tan-skinned magician who travels the land, and even a daring brown-skinned hang glider. Another child sings the praises of their stay-at-home grandfather (both are light-skinned) who reads, sings to, and cuddles his grandchild, just as his grandfather loved him many years ago. Each grandfather’s gift is described with a short rhyming verse. Energetic illustrations in clear, bright colors capture the joy and activities of the picnic as well as the details of the grandfathers’ and grandchildren’s daily lives—the light-skinned barber grandfather’s wild gray beard and photos of the haircuts he’s given over the years will encourage readers to explore their own family photos. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

A loving tribute to grandfathers.