3 Books for Grandmothers

This trio includes two hilarious books and a colorful journal

by Phoebe Assenza

Like a baby book in reverse, The Grandmother Book: A Book About You for Your Grandchild is a fancily illustrated, but otherwise blank book in which you write your life's greatest stories and achievements. With questions, prompts, and plenty of room to include your own photos, a completed Grandmother Book also covers fun personal facts like the first books you remember reading, your family tree, and what you wore in high school. When writing a biography from scratch is too daunting a task, this is a fun way to tell your grandchildren all about you, in an attractive presentation.

Price: $12.91
Available at: Amazon.com

In The Granny Diaries: An Insider's Guide for New Grandmothers, newspaper columnist and writing teacher Adair Lara covers both the basics and oft-overlooked minutiae of becoming, and being the best modern grandmother you can be. Using her own biographical anecdotes, a helpful sense of humor, and invaluable checklists like "Exactly What Not To Say" when you question your kids' parenting tactics, it's a handy resource for today's busy grandma.

Price: $10.15
Available at: Amazon.com

Inspired by all the funny and often poignant things children say, Words to Remember: A Journal for Your Child's Sweet and Amusing Sayings is exactly what the name implies. The keepsake journal features illustrations that are just as enchanting as your grandchildren's world view, plenty of pages to fill with their memorable quotes, and a collection of other kids' musings like, "I want to be a tiger next week," and "Mom, why did you make me the little brother?"

Price: $10.85
Available at: Amazon.com

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