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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorThe Blessing Cup
Patricia Polacco
A single china cup from a tea set left behind when Jews were forced to leave Russia helps hold a family together through generations of living in America, reminding them of the most important things in life.
Meet Kirsten: An American Girl
Janet Beeler Shaw · 61 pages
Nine-year-old Kirsten and her family experience many hardships as they travel from Sweden to the Minnesota frontier in 1854.
All the Places to Love
Patricia MacLachlan
A young boy describes the favorite places that he shares with his family on his grandparents' farm and in the nearby countryside.
I Love Saturdays y Domingos
Alma Flor Ada
A young girl enjoys the similarities and the differences between her English-speaking and Spanish-speaking grandparents.
Something From Nothing
Phoebe Gilman · 32 pages
In this retelling of a traditional Jewish folktale, Joseph's baby blanket is transformed into ever smaller items as he grows until there is nothing left--but then Joseph has an idea.
Take Me Out to the Yakyu
Aaron Meshon
A little boy's grandfathers, one in America and one in Japan, teach him about baseball and its rich, varying cultural traditions.
Now One Foot, Now the Other
Tomie dePaola · 47 pages
When his grandfather suffers a stroke, Bobby teaches him to walk, just as his grandfather had once taught him.
All-of-a-Kind Family
Sydney Taylor · 189 pages
The life of a Jewish family with seven children growing up on New York's Lower East Side in the early twentieth century is the subject of this series. It includes All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown, All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown, Ella of All-of-a-Kind Family, and others.
Grandfather's Journey
Allen Say · 32 pages
A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather's journey to America which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries.
The Relatives Came
Cynthia Rylant · 32 pages
The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time.
The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain · 32 pages
When Brother and Sister Bear get left with their grandparents for a whole week, they have a better time than they expected.
Rosie Revere, Engineer
Andrea Beaty · 32 pages
Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal--to fly--Rosie sets to work building a contraption to make her aunt's dream come true. But when her contraption doesn't fl y but rather hovers for a momen
Jingle Dancer
Cynthia Leitich Smith · 32 pages
Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek, Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow. Includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.
Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey
Margriet Ruurs
Rama and her family are forced to leave behind everything they know and love. With only what they can carry on their backs, Rama's family sets out to find refuge in Europe. Syrian artist Nizar Ali Badr's stunning stone images illustrate Margriet Ruurs' thoughtful story. --back cover
Eight Cousins
Louisa May Alcott · 216 pages
Rose, a shy orphan, blossoms in the company of her spirited relatives when she takes up residence at "The Aunt Hill." This captivating novel by the author of Little Women offers readers of all ages endearing, inspiring stories about growing up, making friends, and facing life with kindness and courage.
When I Was Young in the Mountains (Reading rainbow book)
Cynthia Rylant, Diane Goode · 32 pages
Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion
Mo Willems
While traveling with her family to Holland to visit her grandparents, Trixie once again loses her beloved Knuffle Bunny.
Song and Dance Man
Karen Ackerman · 30 pages
Summary, Grandpa demonstrates for his visiting grandchildren some of the songs, dances, and jokes he performed when he was a vaudeville entertainer.
Dim Sum for Everyone!
Grace Lin
A child describes the various little dishes of dim sum that she and her family enjoy on a visit to a restaurant in Chinatown.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl · 161 pages
Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last!But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-t
Too Many Tamales
Gary Soto · 32 pages
Maria tries on her mother's wedding ring while helping make tamales for a Christmas family get-together. Panic ensues when hours later, she realizes the ring is missing.
How to Babysit a Grandpa
Jean Reagan
A little boy provides instructions for properly babysitting one's grandfather, such as offering him tasty treats and entertaining him with special games.