The Grandpa Book

by Todd Parr

Presents the different ways grandfathers show their grandchildren love, from putting extra marshmallows in hot chocolate to sending cards and telling stories.

Genres: Picture Books, Family, Childrens, Storytime, Fiction, Kids, Juvenile

24 pages, Hardcover

Published April 5, 2006

About the author

Todd Parr is a three-time New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator of more than fifty books for children. He has inspired and empowered children around the world with simple, hopeful, and powerful messages such as “be kind”, “love yourself” and “be who you are,” all set with vibrant images in eye-catching primary colors. His books have received numerous awards and are available in nearly twenty languages. He also is the co-creator of the popular three-time Daytime Emmy©-nominated animated TV series, "ToddWorld" with Gerry Renert of SupperTime Entertainment. Several short films for Sesame Street have also been based on Parr’s work.

Parr devotes time to numerous philanthropic causes supporting pet adoption, children’s hunger, health, and literacy. He is a frequent reader and fundraiser for The Ronald McDonald House and serves on the board of directors for the Virginia Children’s Book Festival. His corporate collaborations include Best Buy, Stouffer’s, and the San Francisco–Marin Food Bank, among others.

A native of Wyoming, Parr currently lives in Berkeley, California.

Reviews

[حسناء · Rating 3 out of 5]

i don't have enough memories with my grandpa
i'm quite sad now

[Kendra · Rating 3 out of 5]

My kids have an awesome Grandpa, which is my husband's Dad. He loves my kids and makes them giggle a lot. He will even get down on the floor and play with them time and time again. He makes them giggle and giggle and giggle. He also teaches them how to play fan ball in the house. When I found this book, "The Grandpa Book" by Todd Parr, I had to pick it up and read it to the kiddos. In this book it shows different ways grandfathers show their grandchildren love.



My kiddos love this book and really relate to what the author has written on each page. They found the illustrations lacking but colorful. They did want to see more in the illustrations. I loved that it shows all the ways that grandfathers can show their grand-kids love. As it is not always the same for every grandchildren and grandpa. I loved how it written for the youngest one year old all the way to my eight year old could understand what is written on the pages.

[Golden Ginkgo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I LOVE Todd Parr. I love his wacky illustrations, goofy jokes, and messages of acceptance and love. He has a healthy chunk of my library dedicated to him, but I still feel like I don’t have enough of his books. In true Todd Parr fashion, these books tell you about all different types of grandpas with humor and love. If you are new to Todd Parr, start with The Family Book, The Feelings Book, or It’s Okay to Be Different, then add this one to your library later.

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[June · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used this for my Laptime/Toddler Time and I would switch it to Story Time next year. I thought the bright colors would be good for babies, but a lot of the concepts I think work better for an older group.

I seem to have a preponderance of Grandma books and was looking for a simple Grandfather book. 9/5/12

I used this for PJ Story Time, since I had a wide age group. The baby loved the bright colors and kept trying to kiss the book. The older children were entertained by the baby. Also used at Lap Time since I am still looking for young grandfather stories.

[Donnisha Walls · Rating 4 out of 5]

We read this book in class today because one of the children in the class grandpa has been dropping him off at school while his mommy is out of town. We talked about our grandparents and even showed pictures to the children of them with their grandparents. This was a cool book, it tells you all the fun things grandpas do with their grandchildren. Such a cool way to talk about and include grandparents at school and home.

[Calista · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's always wonderful to read a Todd Parr book. They are funny, positive and colorful.

This one is all about grandpas. It's funny, he didn't say anything about grandpas being grumpy. I like the golf pants that the grandpa wears in this one.

I had two wonderful grandpas and I miss them both. They were great guys. One was a gardener and the other was a dentist.

The artwork is that strong color palette. I love his color choices. I suppose it's just acrylic paints.

Toddlers will love this.

[Ellwyn Autumn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A colorful book that shows the special ways grandfathers express their love for their grandchildren, from taking them to school to giving hugs and telling stories.

Through simple language and vivid colors, Parr describes the many sides of grandfathers and how they show affection.

[Lindsey · Rating 2 out of 5]

All the things grandpas do but the over the top colors and strange animation style didn't grab me or the little one.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aww, this one was pretty nice. I liked the pages with the Grandpa telling the big fish story and the one with the Grandpa living at the Senior center with his friends. The grandma one was nice too.

[Abigail Kline · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Grandpa Book is super cute and it teaches kids to appreciate their grandfathers. I chose this book because of the bright colors in the illustrating. It shows that every grandfather is different, but they all love their grandchildren very much.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grandpas demonstrate their love in various ways and live life to suit themselves. This is shown through whimsical and funny illustrations for the story.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I checked out this book to read to our grandchildren. Both sets of grandparents were visiting at the same time. I had planed to read it to the children, but didn't get around to it. I did share it with the other grandmother, and my daughter-in-law. We laughed about the things we saw in the grandpa's. The colors in the pictures are bright, and the pictures are funny. I enjoyed the page with the grandpa, who talks very loud, and the grandchild has the phone a long way from his ear. This picture reminds me of my husband. The book is very short, and the words on each page are few.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

My five-year-old son picked this book out from the library this week. He loves Todd Parr books -- me, not so much.

I did, however, love the dedication in this book, and that did predispose me to view this book more kindly. From a very young age, my son has liked the cartoony art-style of Parr, but only for Parr. It might be because he manages to work at least one pair of underwear into every book. It might also be for his over-the-top colorful illustrations. My money is on the underwear, though.

[Kathleen Garber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story that illustrates what some Grandpas do and what all Grandpas do. For example: Some Grandpas live with a Grandma. All Grandpas like to make you laugh.
The pictures are colourful, bright and contrasting. My toddler loves the book. There is also a spot on the inside of the back cover to put a picture of your child's Grandpa.
Perfect for a Grandpa to read to his Grandchild.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A celebration of grandpas! Grandpas can do some pretty special and unique things (like wiggle their ears), but all grandpas tell stories, make you laugh, and hug you.

Colorful artwork is rendered in such a way as to look like a child drew them. A great read aloud.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple, understandable book about family. This book is focused on Grandpas and offers ideas of different things Grandpas do for their grandchildren. All families are unique and this explains and shows some differences.

[metimoteo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Todd Parr's The Grandpa Book is an affectionate collections of anecdotes about grandfathers, boldly illustrated by Parr in his signature style. I can picture grandpas everywhere happily sharing this book with their grandchildren.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet book. Similar to the grandma book.

[Katie Fitzgerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read at Grandparents' Day Story Time on 9/10/11: http://storytimesecrets.blogspot.com/...

[Srinidhi.R Srinidhi.R · Rating 1 out of 5]

did not like it..

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

so many types of Grandpas with neon pictures!

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the simple and colorful art style. It looks like it would be fun to read aloud.

[Russell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Inspires me to one day tell my grandchildren stories about fish and load them up with marshmallows. That's the dream, right there.

[Liz Todd · Rating 2 out of 5]

Never sure why kids like these books. Maybe the colors!

[Maeghan Nutmeg Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Todd Parr's simple art style complements the simple text, reminding kids to be grateful for their grandpas, and tell them they love them! Cute.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

We always love Todd Parr books and this one is so sweet too. It made us call grandpa and have a chat.

[Youth Services · Rating 4 out of 5]

funny with sweet illustrations

[Ronald · Rating 5 out of 5]

VP liked this. I'll definitely have to let PaPu read this to her.