Emma’s Question. Catherine Urdahl, $8.95 (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.

The Grandma Book. Todd Parr, $7.99

The Grandpa Book. Todd Parr, $7.99

Celebrate all kinds of grandparents and what makes each of them so special!

Grandma Calls Me Beautiful. Barbara Joosse, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee, $18.95

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.

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.

Grandpa’s Little One. Billy Crystal, illustrated by Guy Porfirio, $8.75

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

I Already Know I Love You. Billy Crystal, $9.99

Based on the author's own experience, I ALREADY KNOW I LOVE YOU describes the cavalcade of feelings that comes with being a grandfather for the very first time. Beginning with anticipating the new baby's arrival, this book celebrates all the moments, great and small, that a new grandpa is ready to share. Whether it's taking a nap together or rooting for the Yankees, this grandpa just can't wait. Lush and dreamy pastels complement the heartfelt text, and together they celebrate all the joy a brand-new baby brings to the world.

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?

I Loved You Before You Were Born.  Anne Bowen, $19.99

A loving grandmother eagerly awaits the arrival of her grandchild. She dreams of the baby's soft sighs, sweet smells, and tiny toes, and imagines the infant smiling, rolling over, and crawling for the first time. Finally, the baby arrives and Grandma is ready with a very special message.

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.

My Grampy Can't Walk. Vanita Oelschlager, illustrated by Robin Hegan & Kristin Blackwood, $10.95 (about multiple sclerosis)

Grampy can't walk anymore because he has multiple sclerosis. But that doesn't slow him down — or his grandchildren. Together they go places, do things and learn about life as only grandparents and grandchildren can.

My Grandfather and Me: a Memory Scrapbook for Kids. Jane Drake & Ann Love, Illustrated by Scot Ritchie, $5.95

My Grandmother and Me: a Memory Scrapbook for Kids. Jane Drake & Ann Love, Illustrated by Scot Ritchie, $5.95

Memory Scrapbooks are a great way for kids and their grandparents to collect and record their shared memories. They'll spend many hours together filling in names to complete a family tree, discussing what they like to do when they're together and noting each other's likes, dislikes, talents and traits. There are lots of places to draw, paste in photos and write. There's even a pocket at the back to hold letters and souvenirs and a die-cut space in the front cover for a special photo of grandparent and child!

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.

Questions to Bring You Closer to Grandma & Grandpa promises to open up your relationship and strengthen the bond between you. This wonderful little book will help you gain a deeper understanding of your family and its history. With plenty of space to write in, it will be a keepsake for years to come.

Sometimes It’s Grandmas and Grandpas Not Mommies and Daddies. Gayle Byrne, illustrated by Mary Haverfield, $17.95

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

Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure. Naomi Rose, $21.95

TASHI AND THE TIBETAN FLOWER CURE shines a tender light on the special bond between a grandchild and grandparent.

Your Moon, My Moon. Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated Bryan Collier, $19.99

A grandmother's words to a faraway child.