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Picture Books By Topic: appearances
The Big Bath House
By: Kyo MaclearIllustrated by: Gracey Zhang
Description: In this celebration of Japanese culture and family and naked bodies of all shapes and sizes, join a little girl--along with her aunties and grandmother--at a traditional bath house. Once there, the rituals leading up to the baths begin: hair washing, back scrubbing, and, finally, the wood barrel drumroll. Until, at last, it's time, and they ease their bodies--their creased bodies, newly sprouting bodies, saggy, jiggly bodies--into the bath. Ahhhhhh! With a lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations, this picture book is based on Kyo Maclear's loving memories of childhood visits to Japan, and is an ode to the ties that bind generations of women together. (Publisher)
Ages: 3-6
Topics: appearances, community, extended family, grandmother/granddaughter, intergenerational, multicultural, traditions
Grandfather’s Wrinkles
By: Kathryn EnglandIllustrated by: Richard McFarland
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Description: Grandfather explains where wrinkles come from in warm and child-friendly terms.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: aging, appearances, grandfather/granddaughter, grandparents, late-life happiness, wisdom
Grandpa’s Face
By: Eloise GreenfieldIllustrated by: Floyd Cooper
Description: Tamika sees her beloved grandfather making a mean face while he rehearses for one of his plays and becomes afraid that someday he will make that face at her. Actors, African-Americans, families, grandparents, perception, fears.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: African-American, appearances, creativity, fears, grandparents, intergenerational, late-life career, multicultural, work
Grandparents
By: Chema HerasIllustrated by: Rosa Osuna
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Description: Fun and heartwarming--a grandfather shows his love and appreciation for his wife as he persuades her to attend a dance with him. But she has many reasons to delay their outing: she needs to put eyeliner around her eyes--which are as sad as a moonless night…Delightful. (adapted from WorldCat)
Ages: 3-6
Topics: aging, appearances, fears, grandparents, late-life happiness, late-life romance, multicultural
How Old Am I?
By: Julie PugeatIllustrated by: JR
Description: A first-ever children's visual reference book on age - and a unique celebration of the diversity of humankind around the globe. Created by the iconic street artist JR for young readers aged 4-8. For young children, the concept of age is abstract when they don't have a relatable context ... until now! This unique book showcases the faces and life stories of 100 people from around the world, organised by age, from a one-year-old to a centenarian, giving children a visual and descriptive reference point for each age. Striking close-up black-and-white portraits are paired with read-aloud text that shares personal experiences, wishes, memories, and emotions, leaving readers with an appreciation and understanding of the ageing process. (Description from Bookshop.org)
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: aging, Aging reference book, appearances, art, community, intergenerational, late-life career, late-life happiness, multicultural, respect for elders, using life experiences, work
Iris Apfel: A Golden Book Biography
By: Deborah BlumenthalIllustrated by: Ellen Surrey
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Description: Iris Apfel—businessperson, interior designer, and fashion icon has captivated the world with her colorful and unique style—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children. (Publisher's description)
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: ageism, appearances, art, creativity, late-life career, late-life happiness, picture book bios, using life experiences, women, work
Julian is a Mermaid
By: Jessica LoveIllustrated by: Jessica Love
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Description: Riding the subway with his abuela Julian glimpses beautiful costumed mermaids. All he can think of is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume. But what will his abuela think about how Julian sees himself. A jubilant celebration of self love, individuality and acceptance.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: appearances, creativity, fears, grandfather/grandson, grandmother, individuality, multicultural, wisdom
Meena
By: Sine Van MolIllustrated by: Carianne Wijffels
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Description: Meena’s young neighbors believe she is a witch until their many misunderstandings are cleared up.
Ages: 3-6
Topics: aging, appearances, fears, grandmother, misunderstandings, neighbor
The Most Beautiful Thing
By: Kao Kalia YangIllustrated by: Khoa Le
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Description: “Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang’s childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving picture book portrays a family with little money—and a great deal of love. Weaving together Kalia’s story with that of her beloved grandmother, the book moves from the jungles of Laos to the family’s early years in the United States.” (Book jacket)
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: appearances, caregiving, extended family, family heritage, grandmother, grandmother/granddaughter, grandparents, Hmong-American, intergenerational, multicultural, physical challenges, respect for elders, wisdom, women
Sitti’s Secrets
By: Naomi Shibab NyeIllustrated by: Nancy Carpenter
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Description: Young Mona lives in America with her parents and her grandmother, her Sitti, lives far away in the Mid East. Mona cannot speak her grandmother’s language and Sitti cannot speak hers, but their connection grows loving and strong Multi-cultural (Am., Palestinian), language differences, appearances
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: appearances, family heritage, grandmother, grandmother/granddaughter, intergenerational, multicultural, nature, traditions