The Don't Sweat Guide for Grandparents: Making the Most of Your Time with Your Grandchildren. Foreward by Richard Carlson, $13.99

100 easy-to-do strategies show grandparents how to enjoy their time with their children and grandchildren to the fullest, without giving up time for themselves. Including how to set boundaries, how not to stress out about finances with reduced income, and to avoiding boredom and "retirement blues".  This book is an invaluable help for grandparents who are finding life in their golden years less easy and peaceful than they imagined.

Emma’s Question. Catherine Urdahl, $9.95 (ages 4-7)

Emma’s grandmother is very sick and needs to stay in the hospital. When Emma comes to visit, she wants to ask her grandmother a very important question – but she’s afraid of what the answer might be.

This simple picture book helps young children address their concerns when a grandparent becomes ill As well it gives adult readers some insight into the emotions and fears illness can raise in children this age.

Eye of My Heart: 27 Writers Reveal the Hidden Pleasures and Perils of Being a Grandmother. Barbara Graham, Editor, $32.99

A fierce, funny and enlightened look at the complicated truth about being a grandmother.

The First Three Years of a Grandmother’s Life. Carol Mathews, $15.95

A collection of short columns written by a first-time grandmother, this is a sweet reflection on the birth of a powerful new relationship.

GrandLoving: Making Memories with Your Grandchildren. Sue Johnson, Julie Carlson & Elizabeth Bower, $20.95

Grandloving: Making Memories with Your Grandchildren includes anecdotes and hints from hundreds of grandparents, parents, and grandchildren from all over the world. Whether you’re a seasoned grandparent, newbie nana, or child caregiver, this vast collection of fun, low-cost activities, resources and helpful information provides support for family members of all ages.

Grandma U. Jeanie Franz Ransom, illustrated by Lucy Corvino, $20.95

Molly is nervous when she discovers she’s going to be a grandmother. But then she discovers Grandma U and learns the most important thing about being a grandparent.

Set in Hawaii, Grandma Calls Me Beautiful is beautifully illustrated in watercolors that help tell the story of unconditional love.

Grandma Comes to Stay. Ifeoma Onyefulu, $21.95

Stephanie has a busy time getting ready for Grandma’s visit.

This is the “other” baby book — the one you fill in and give to your grandchildren. It’s all about you and your life and the lessons you want to hand down to a new generation.

Grandpa Has Changed. Pam Pollak, Meg Belviso & Marta Fàbrega, $8.50 (ages 4-8)

When a loved one has Alzheimer’s, we have to learn to deal with our feelings and the changing situation.

Billy Crystal captures the heartfelt emotions of a grandfather for his grandchild as they celebrate milestones of baby’s first year.

Grandparenting a Child with Special Needs. Charlotte Thompson, $22.95

When a new baby is born into a family, grandparents are excited about having a baby to enjoy and love. If the child is born with a disability, it can be difficult to know how to react and how best to help the child and the family as a whole. This book provides guidance on how to grandparent a child with special needs and give every grandchild the love and care they deserve and parents the added support they need.

I Call My Grandma Nana. Ashley Wolff, $19.99

I Call My Grandpa Papa. Ashley Wolff, $19.99

Abuelo. Abuelito. Awoway. Dadu. Opa. Lolo. Nonna. MeMaw. What do you call YOUR grandparents?

Now in paperback, the book that celebrates grandparenting as one of life's greatest joys, from New York Times bestselling author Willard Scott and his friends.

The Imaginary Garden. Andrew Larsen, illustrated by Irene Luxbacher, $16.95

When Poppa moves from his big old house to an apartment, his granddaughter Theo is misses their days of gardening together. So Theo comes up with an idea and she and Poppa bring their new garden to life with paint and imagination.

Intentional Grandparenting: a Boomer's Guide. Peggy Edwards & Mary Jane Sterne, $24.99

Grandparenting is one of the greatest joys in life. Most "grandboomers" are young, active, and anxious to be involved in the lives of their grandchildren. However, grandparenting in the twenty-first century is often complicated by long distances, family breakups, and remarriage. Based on solid evidence from the experts combined with inspirational — and sometimes funny — real-life stories from grandparents, parents, and grandchildren, Intentional Grandparenting provides readers with ten child-centred principles to guide their decision-making as modern grandparents. At the heart this approach is the notion of intentional grandparenting, a process for planning ahead and taking deliberate action to be the kind of grandparent you want to be. The authors identify the challenges and offer practical, parent-friendly advice to help boomers become happy and effective grandparents. Written in an accessible and engaging style, Intentional Grandparenting is at once entertaining and informative.

The Joyous Gift of Grandparenting. Doug and Robin Hewitt, $20.00

The Joyous Gift of Grandparenting helps grandparents inspire their grandchildren’s imaginations, open their minds to new ideas and concepts, and help develop their social skills. The books’ conversation starters, fun facts, activities included are suitable for all ages. As well, the authors’ discuss grandparent-specific problems, such as:

• the challenges of maintaining a relationship over long distances
• navigating parenting conflicts between grandparents and parents
• helping grandchildren cope with their parents’ separation or divorce

Keeping Your Grandkids Alive till Their Ungrateful Parents Arrive. Walter Roark, $23.95

Written expressly for grandfathers, Keeping Your Grandkids Alive celebrates the art of being a Grandpa with good fun, grand adventures and great humour.

Living with Your Grandchildren: a Guide for Grandparents. Jennifer Lee & Lissa Cowan, $24.95

“475,000 Canadian grandparents live with their grandchildren and nearly 57,000 of them are raising these children alone. With chapters on grandparent and grandchild emotions, special needs, health and self-care, as well as an interactive Workbook section, Living with Your Grandchildren is the definitive book for the rising numbers of grandparents who find themselves raising their grandchildren.”

Long-Distance Grandparenting: Connecting with Your Grandchildren from Afar. Willma Willis Gore, $12.95

Chock-full of advice and warming anecdotes, Long- Distance Grandparenting offers countless ways grandparents have remained a loving part of their grandchildren’s lives in spite of the distances between them.

Memories for My Grandchild: a Journal. Annie Decker & Nicole Stephenson, $26.95

Printed on archival paper, Memories for My Grandchild makes telling stories about your life easy, by drawing out memories of travel and romance, family and friends, dreams and special places and much more. With photo pages, a back pocket to store letters and other treasures, this keepsake journal is a wonderful gift for grandparents and grandchildren.

The Modern Grandparents’ Guide. Jackie Highie, $22.95

An insightful guide to being a grandparent in the 21st century.

My Grandparents Are Special. Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, illustrated by Marta Fàbrega, $8.50 (ages 4 to 7)

This delightful story encourages children to value the relationship they have with their grandparents.

My Two Grannies. Floella Benjamin, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain, $10.95

Alvina has two grannies she loves with all her heart. So when her parents go on vacation, Alvina can’t wait for her two grannies to take care of her. But the two grandmothers like difference food, music and stories — and they are competing for Alvina’s affection! Can clever Alvina think of a way to help her two grannies to get along?

Nana’s Getting Married. Heather Hartt-Sussman & Georgia Graham, $19.99

Sharing Nana is NO FUN AT ALL!!

Our Grandparents: a Global Album.  Maya Ajmera, Sheila Kinkade & Cynthia Pon, $7.99 (ages 4 and up)

Vibrant photographs capture the joy and affection shared by grandparents and grandchildren around the world.

So Now You’re a Grandparent. Kim Oates, $19.99

After having your own children, becoming a grandparent is one of life's most exciting challenges. Pediatrician and child advocate Dr Kim Oates explains how to negotiate the transition from parent to doting grandmother or grandfather. So Now You’re a Grandparent offers helpful suggestions on creating a loving relationship with your grandchildren, as well as advice on more serious issues such as separation and divorce, and the death of a family member. The book also looks at the importance of a healthy lifestyle, so that you can keep up with your grandchildren for a long time to come.

Sometimes It’s Grandmas and Grandpas Not Mommies and Daddies. Gayle Byrne, illustrated by Mary Haverfield, $19.95

Sometimes It’s Grandmas and Grandpas is a delightful and uplifting story of a young girl being raised by her grandparents.

Stay Close: 40 Clever Ways to Connect with Kids When You’re Apart. Tenessa Gemelke, $11.95

”How do you keep up with your son’s interests when you’re a hundred miles away? What can you do to express your love to a granddaughter you rarely see? How can you make sure a young person grows up happy and healthy even when you’re not physically there? When you’re away from a young person you love, concerns like these can make the distance seem insurmountable. Stay Close: 40 Clever Ways to Connect with Kids When You’re Apart offers adults fun and creative solutions for nurturing long-distance relationships with kids. This new resource uses activities, real-life anecdotes, and helpful tips to show adults how easy it is to bridge the physical (and generational) gap. Whether you’re 200 or 2000 miles apart, Stay Close will keep your young person just a heartbeat away.”

Tangerines and Tea — My Grandparents and Me. Ona Gritz, illustrated by Yumi Heo, $20.95

Visiting grandparents is always an adventure! Join two boisterous siblings as they stay on their grandparents farm during different seasons of the year.

Wonderful Ways to Love a Grandchild. Judy Ford, $18.95

Honoring the unique role that grandparents play, this delightfully heartwarming and down-to-earth book offers more than sixty inspiring suggestions for how you can actively participate in your grandchildren's lives, whether they live down the block or across the country. Parenting expert Judy Ford gives practical tips for developing your identity as a grandparent and for ways to complement and not conflict with parents.