Best Friends with Grandma - Hardcover

by Bitsy Kemper (Author), Amelia Gossman (Illustrator)

A lyrical love letter to grandmas everywhere--rooted in faith, filled with grace, and wrapped in the magic of everyday moments.

"Grandma and I are best friends. But not just because her room is messy like mine. We're best friends because..."

Best Friends with Grandma is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates the quiet, everyday moments between grandmothers and grandchildren--the small gestures that leave a lasting imprint. More than just a giggly story, it's a tribute to the unspoken, unwavering love passed down through generations.

Perfect for fans of Grandmother's Promise by Amy June Bates, Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora, and Lullaby Prayer by Tamara Bundy, this tender story radiates warmth, faith, and intergenerational connection.

Each page features a culturally diverse child and grandmother pair, showcasing the beautiful ways love and faith show up around the world--from shared chairs and off-key songs to secret snacks and soft-spoken wisdom.

Anchored by thoughtfully selected Bible verses, this lyrical book gently reveals how ordinary interactions can reflect God's love and truth. Whether it's humming a hymn while baking or reading stories side-by-side, Best Friends with Grandma reminds readers that faith is not only spoken--it's lived.

Perfect for children ages 3-8, this book is a meaningful gift for Mother's Day, Grandparents Day, baby showers, or any moment that calls for celebrating the love between generations.

Because sometimes the quietest moments speak the loudest about love.

Themes:

Christian faith and values

Intergenerational bonding

Cultural diversity

Emotional development

Grandparent-grandchild relationships

Ideal for:

Christian families and churches

Sunday school classrooms

Faith-based preschools and homeschoolers

Gift-givers seeking sentimental, scripture-based picture books

Author Biography

Bitsy Kemper, seen on CNN, CBS This Morning, and hundreds of international media, is a former syndicated newspaper columnist and author of soon-to-be 22 children's books. Her first title for grown-ups is the top-selling interactive devotional Mommy and Me Micro-Moments. Mother of three (four if you count her husband), she's an engaging speaker known for workshops from NY to CA. Discover more at www.BitsyKemper.com. Amelia Gossman earned a BFA in illustration and creative writing from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2013 and an MFA in Studio Art at Towson University in 2023. Amelia creates illustrations using both traditional and digital materials, often featuring characters who are whimsical, clever, humorous, and a little mischievous. Her artwork tells a story through expressive, energetic, and gestural lines. When she is not illustrating, Amelia cares for two beehives and a large, ungrateful cat in her home in Baltimore, MD.