When Jessie Came Across the Sea
by Hest, Amy
Beautiful illustrations convey Jessie's sadness when she has to leave her beloved grandmother for the new home in New York City.

I Dance in My Red Pajamas
by Hurd, Edith Thacher
Jenny knows just how wonderful it is when Granny plays the piano and Grandpa whirls her around.

The Jolly Mon
by Buffett, Jimmy and Buffett, Savannah Jane, Illus. David, Lambert
On a boat built by his friend, the Jolly Mon fisherman with his guitar sails the Caribbean Sea.

Little Bear's Visit
by Miniarik, Else Holmelund, Illus. Sendak, Maurice
Classic tale of a visit to favorite Grandparents.

Clams Can't Sing
by Stevenson, James
A group of undersea animals make beautiful music in spite of the fact they can't carry a tune.

More More More Said the Baby
by Williams, Vera
Exuberant moments that parents and grandparents share with babies are captured in the colorful double-spread pages.

Grandpa's Face
by Greenfield, Eloise, Illus. Cooper, Floyd
As her Grandfather practices his stage role, he frightens Tamika with his "mean face." But he reassures her that he will always love her. Beautiful, heartwarming illustrations.

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