My Grandma and Me
Paperback – Picture Book, August 2, 2022
Candlewick Press · Paperback · August 2, 2022
In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories.
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- Who it’s for
- A tender picture-book experience shaped by family love, Ramadan rituals, and everyday wonder.
- Themes
- Family love, Grandmother-granddaughter bond, Childhood in Iran
- Genres
- Grandparent Stories, Muslim Children's Stories, Diversity & Multicultural
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In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories. In this big universe full of many moons, I have traveled and seen many wonders, but I have never loved anything or anyone the way I love my grandma. While Mina is growing up in Iran, the center of her world is her grandmother.
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Whether visiting friends next door, going to the mosque for midnight prayers during Ramadan, or taking an imaginary trip around the planets, Mina and her grandma are never far apart. At once deeply personal and utterly universal, Mina Javaherbin’s words make up a love letter of the rarest sort: the kind that shares a bit of its warmth with every reader. Soft, colorful, and full of intricate patterns, Lindsey Yankey’s illustrations feel like a personal invitation into the coziest home, and the adoration between Mina and her grandma is evident on every page.
Small, Lasting Wonders
A tender picture-book experience shaped by family love, Ramadan rituals, and everyday wonder.
Come here for
- A grandmother-granddaughter bond told through small, affectionate moments
- Iranian family life, including a midnight Ramadan visit to the mosque
Expect
- Soft colors and intricate patterns that make each page feel inviting
- A warm tribute to the memories family love leaves behind
Where it sits
| Grandparent Stories | 92% |
|---|---|
| Muslim Children's Stories | 49% |
| Diversity & Multicultural | 27% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Grandfamilies & Generations
- The Middle East
- Islam for Kids
- Authors
- Mina Javaherbin
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- August 2, 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Family love · Grandmother-granddaughter bond · Childhood in Iran
- Reading lane
- Grandfamilies & Generations