Grandma, Grandpa, Abuela, Lăolao, Yéye, Nonna, Opa, Lola, Ojiisan…

Grandparents names vary across cultures and regions but no matter what you call your Grandma and Grandpa, the memory of them always leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling.

There’s no better way to celebrate all the love and kindness a grandparent holds than through the magical pages of a book!

This Sunday is NSW Grandparents Day, a time to celebrate the role grandparents and older people play in our society - both the things they have done, and the things they keep doing.

From Arabic and Hindi, to Catalan and First Nations, today we’re sharing 11 books in different languages that you can read with your Grandparents!

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On an ordinary day, in an even more ordinary town, it was Albert's birthday.

When Grandma Z roars into town on her motorcycle, Albert is swept up in a very extraordinary adventure.

This glorious debut from Daniel Gray-Barnett is filled with wonder, imagination, and a wild, magical spirit that will thrill young and old.

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Why do grannies always tell us to speak up? Why do they have creases on their faces? Are grannies flexible? How do you cheer up a sad granny? How old are grannies, actually?

Eric Veillé explains it all in this offbeat book for the extended family to chuckle over--no matter what kind of grandma you have, are, or would like to be.

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Grandma’s Eyes (Hindi & English) by Sandhya Rao

Why is Grandma so special? Just a dozen lines of simple text capture all her warmth. This unique book also has pictures that ‘move' animation style.

Naani, Paati, Ajji, Aaji, Daadi, Mutthashi . . . So many names for Grandma, who is indeed grandmother to all around, with her songs and stories and watchful eye. In just a dozen lines of simple text that lilt with the rhythm of a song, the book captures all the warmth of a grandmother as experienced by a child. This unique bilingual book also has exciting 'moving' pictures that work in the style of animation.

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My Grandfather’s Stick (Hindi & English) by Nandini Nayar

It can fly and do magic. It is a horse and also a pencil.

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My Granny Went to Market (Spanish) by Laurie Krebs

Fly away with Granny and count with her from one to ten as she spins around the world on an unforgettable shopping trip.

This colourful, rhyming story is followed by a counting page for reinforced learning.

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If All the World Were… (Catalan) by Joseph Coelho & Allison Colpoys

A moving, lyrical picture book about a young girl's love for her granddad and how she copes when he dies, written by poet and playwright Joseph Coelho.

This beautifully illustrated, powerful and ultimately uplifting text is the ideal way to introduce children to the concept of death and dying, particularly children who have lost a grandparent.

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When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree by Jamie L.B. Deenihan, Illustrated by Lorraine Rocha

When Grandma gives you a lemon tree, definitely don't make a face Care for the tree, and you might be surprised at how new things, and new ideas, bloom.

"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." In this imaginative take on that popular saying, a child is surprised (and disappointed) to receive a lemon tree from Grandma for her birthday. After all, she DID ask for a new gadget. But when she follows the narrator's careful--and funny--instructions, she discovers that the tree might be exactly what she wanted after all. This clever story, complete with a recipe for lemonade, celebrates the pleasures of patience, hard work, nature, community . . . and putting down the electronic devices just for a while.

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A heart-warming story narrated by a little girl who is infatuated with her grandfather’s humour and hilarious habits.

The little girl asks questions constantly and is entertained with her grandpa’s comical replies. Grandpa is a book highlighting the affectionate relationship between a grandparent and his grandchildren.

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داليا تعرّف القارىء على عائلتها الفريدة التي يتبادل أفرادها الأدوار.

Dalia introduces the reader to her unique family members, including her hilarious grandparents.

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Family by Aunty Fay Muir & Sue Lawson, Illustrated by Jasmine Seymour

Family is a thoughtful contemplation for all to learn the different ways that family makes us whole.

This beautifully illustrated children’s picture book shows everyone that ‘family’ can be about heart and home; an endless sky; stories and songs. It ‘learns’ us how to be with each other and with Country. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and this remarkably simple story teaches us all, that family can be many things.

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The Truth about Old People by Elina Ellis

A very funny and lovable picture book tribute to grandparents and older people.

When you're small, everybody bigger than you seems really old. But does being older have to mean being boring, or slow, or quiet? NO! Elina Ellis' wonderful illustrations reveal that the age you are makes no difference to how amazing you can be.

From the winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2017, The Truth About Old People is an instant favourite with children and grown-ups that tackles ageism without being preachy. Elina has a great talent for characterful illustration: you'll feel like you've known this family all your life.

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Multilingual Children's Books for Grandparents Day 2020

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