Picture Book Wednesday: Family Books

Here are some picture books about family:

Grandpa and Jake are headed to a special place. Jake asks so many questions about where they are going. Of course, they are headed to the library! The most magical place of all! But the library is closing soon; that's when Jake discovers you can borrow books. 

A fantastic book for book loving librarians! I love the illustrations; there's so much to pour over. And I love how Grandpa wants to share a special moment with his grandson. Just a very sweet heartwarming book. 

When Papa leaves to find a better place to live, Mai is sad. She misses her father. But soon she and Mama leave to find Papa. It's scary, but Mai is brave. 

This story is based on the author's own life. She and her mother were brave as they traveled from Vietnam to Singapore to America. The illustrator's family also had a journey. Both were hard but they were brave. It's impressive that their lives helped created this sad, but sweet book about being reunited with family. 

 Beto doesn't want to wear the tradition Mexican Wedding shirt. In fact he refuses. He has all kinds of excuses, but his mother counters every argument. 

This book starts out funny and then a little sad and then finally sweet. The ending is great! 

All Grandmas are different, but they are all awesome!

This book is a love letter to grandmas everywhere and it made me miss my grandmother something fierce! 

* Book sent for review 

Rafa and Papa love to measure things - they like to know. But how does one measure love?

A sweetly told story about measuring love, with fun illustrations, and a great message. 

A little boy draws all kinds of hearts and his family members share what they remind them of.

This is a funny story about drawing, family, and how everyone is different. I too draw hearts different; so this book spoke to me. I loved all the ways his drawn hearts were like a family member's heart! 

Spending the day with the grandparents is always fun. 

This book shares all the fun to be had with charming illustrations.

Julia is spending the summer at her grandmother's house. Everything is a little different here - but in a good way. Grandma knows just what to do with Julia's feeling sad. She knows how to keep her occupied with new things until her parents arrive to pick her up.

This is a sweet story about family with a twist. I loved the moments between Julia and her grandma. They were so sweet. Time together is magical!