10 Awesome Books to Celebrate National Grandparents Day

There’s a special kind of bond between grandparents and their grandkids. These picture books are a wonderful way to celebrate National Grandparents Day on Sunday 25 October and many are also perfect for Father’s Day with grandad this weekend.

Bluey: Grannies

Based on the funniest episode of Bluey (as voted by parents, and the Penguin staff!), this board book will have everyone laughing. Like all good Bluey stories, it also has a teaching moment as Bluey learns that playing together is more fun than being right. Plus, there’s an interactive lenticular in the back where you can make Bluey and Bingo do every child’s favourite dance move: the floss.

Hey Grandude!
by Paul McCartney and Kathryn Durst

See the compass needle spin, let the magic fun begin! This book is a magical rollercoaster ride for all the family from beloved music legend Paul McCartney. Grandude whisks his four grandchildren – who he calls ‘my Chillers’ – away on a whirlwind adventure with his magic compass. Together, the family ride flying fish, dodge stampedes and escape avalanches.

Peppa Pig: My Grandpa

Peppa and George love their Grandpa – this brilliant board book sees the two kids admiring all the things their Grandpa Pig is great at, like building trains and reading bedtime stories.

Peppa Pig: My Granny

Peppa and George love spending time with their Granny, who is fantastic at so many things like playing games and gardening. This funny storybook is great to read aloud.

Granny McFlitter: A Country Yarn
by Heather Haylock and Lael Chisholm

Granny McFlitter, our favourite champion knitter, is back! And this time, it’s to save the A&P show. Can Granny outwit – or should we say outknit – a rampaging bull? This fabulously funny, rhyming read-aloud story follows on from Granny McFlitter the Champion Knitter.

The Tiny Star
by Mem Fox and Freya Blackwood

Mem Fox was inspired to write this story after meeting her newborn grandson and feeling overwhelmed with the realisation that she will not be around forever. A truly unique and heartwarming story about the journey of life and family love with breathtaking illustrations.

Spot Visits His Grandparents
by Eric Hill

Spot spends a day at his grandparent’s house listening to stories, playing in the garden and finding out what his mum, Sally, did when she was a pup. Fun lift-the-flaps make this book great for developing fine motor skills, early learning and play.

The Book With No Pictures
by B.J. Novak

If a kid is trying to make you read this book, that kid is playing a trick on you! Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say silly things like GLIBBITY GLOBBITY or BLORK. And especially if it is a nonsensical sentence about eating ants for breakfast. You’ll end up saying ridiculous things and making everybody laugh.

Miss Mae’s Saturday
by Justine Flynn and J. Yi

Miss Mae usually goes on marvellous adventures with her grandmother, but this weekend a storm keeps them stuck indoors. Mae is devastated, until Grandma produces a giant cardboard box and promises Mae it’ll be the most exciting adventure she’s ever had – Mae just needs a little imagination.

Grandpa’s Space Adventure
by Paul Newman and Tom Jellett

Grandpa and his grandson explore a new fear – the dark. But through Grandpa’s hilarious jokes and tall tales, his grandson discovers the amazing things you can see at night-time.