Extended Families
Discover our collection of books that celebrate the dynamics of extended families. These books traverse the heartwarming and complex relationships within families where grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives play pivotal roles, either living close by or under one roof. The narratives in this category delve into the joys, challenges, and unique experiences that arise from these diverse family structures. From the bustling daily life in a shared household to the close-knit bonds formed across generations, these books offer a glimpse into the interconnected lives of extended families and their profound impact on individual and collective growth.
"Most importantly, I realize the value of the other people - the extended family - the other people within my community, my cultures: my teachers and the other people I call Auntie, Uncle, Godfather, Godbrother, whatever. These are people who pulled you in and made you part of their lives and their homes."
-Lamman Rucker
K-1
Last Stop on Market Street
Matt de la Pena
A boy rides the bus with his grandmother. He sees all the negative around him, but his grandmother points out the beauty in the small things. By the last stop, the boy has learned to look at things with his grandmothers optimism.
#Diverse family # Volunteerism #Helping others #Black #African American #Poverty #Urban
PreK-2
When I Am Old with You
Johnson, Angela
A young African American boy shows his love for his grandfather by imagining a life of growing old with him, having a cross generational bond
#Family #GenerationalLove #Love #Black #AfricanAmerican #Aace #Age #Generations #FamilialLove
K-2
Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon
Lovell, Patty
Mary Lou Melon learned from her grandmother how to appreciate creativity, happiness, and cherishing what you have
#Family #Appreciation #Creativity #Scarcity #Poverty #Wisdom
PreK-3
Grandfather's Journey
Say, Allen
Grandfather immigrated to American and sees new things he never had before. When mother grown up, they returned back to Japan and starts life there.
#Immigrant #JapaneseAmerican #Family #Love #Homecountry #Asian #Culture
PreK-3
Sweet Dreams/
Dulces Suenos
Pat Mora
Abuelita helps her three energetic grandchildren settle into bed by reminding them of the many small animals falling asleep as nightcomes.
#Spanish #Bilingual #Animals #Family #Grandmother #Grandparents #Grandchildren #Bedtime #Latinx
PreK-3
On the Trapline
David A Robertson
A boy and his grandpa go a trip and his grandpa teaches him about their family heritage and traditions.
#IndigenousCulture #IndigenousTraditions #Travel #Family #Grandparent #Imagination #IntergenerationalConnection
PreK-3
Where Three Oceans Meet
Rajani LaRocca
Sejal, her mom and her grandma travel to the south of India. The trip means differently for each of them, memory for grandma, return to born place for mom, and new experiences for Sejal. In the end of the trip, they see the place where three Oceans meet.
#Family #Love #India #Asian #Memory #Intergeneration #Trip
PreK-2
Mii maanda ezhi-gkendmaanh / This Is How I Know
Brittany Luby
A girl and her grandmother go on walks outside, taking in the familiarity and appreciating nature.
#Anishinaabemowin #ConnectingWithNature #Family #Peace #Nature
K-2
My Day with Gong Gong
Sennah Yee
May doesn't find it interesting staying with Gong Gong at Chinatown. Gong Gong doesn't speaks much English and she is hungry. However, just as she is to give up, Gong Gong surprises her and he actually understand and love May well.
#Family #Intergeneration #Love #Culture #Asian #Grandfather #Immigrant #ChineseAmerican
K-2
We Dream Medicine Dreams
Lisa Boivin
When the girl dream of bears, her grandparents tells her the power of dreams tell wisdom. Animals in dreams teach people to live good life. When her grandma falls into coma, she must learn how to say goodbye.
#Dream #Death #Love #Animal #Family #Farewell #Wisdom #Ancestor #Generation
K-2
Nipêhon/ I Wait
Caitlin Nicholson
A young girl learns to wait patiently and accomodate for her mother and grandmother while they go on an outing to pick yarrow, emphasizing language, love, and relationships.
#Family #Patience #Love #Cree #Relationships
PreK-3
Morning with Grandpa
Sylvia Liu
