When Owen sends a real hug to his grandmother for her birthday he inadvertently brings cheer to the postal workers as they pass the hug along.

American Indian Youth Literature Award Winner: Best Middle Grade Book!Brian Young's powerful debut novel tells of a seemingly ordinary Navajo boy who must save the life of a Water Monster-and comes to realize he's a hero at heart. When Nathan goes to visit his grandma, Nali, at her mobile summer home on the Navajo reservation, he knows he's in for a pretty uneventful summer, with no electricity or cell service. Still, he loves spending time with...

A little girl provides instructions for properly babysitting one's grandmother, such as taking trips to the park and singing duets.

After accidentally swallowing her grandson's pet fly, Grandma tries to retrieve it by consuming progressively larger animals.

A child imagines ways to connect with their grandmother who lives far way.

"A little girl, with the help of her Grandma, bakes her very first cake for her Mom's birthday"--

"Eleven-year-old Kate lives with her grandmother, who runs a junk shop in a big old house on the outskirts of town. It sometimes feels sad to be in the business of collecting other people's leftover stuff, but Kate knows sad. She's a bit lonely, and she doesn't remember her mother, who left long ago. Still, Kate dreams that one day her mother will return, and when she does, she'll need money. So Kate sets out to make some, just in case. At first she...

After starting at a new school, Alana struggles to balance new friendships and responsibilities, as she also tries to save her grandmother's beloved flower shop from closing.

Granny teaches her young grandson how to cook the family meal, in this celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table. Includes recipe for baked macaroni and cheese.

A boy sets out to find someone to answer a question that he asks his grandmother, and eventually his quest leads him back home.