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Picture Books By Topic: late-life romance
Bon Appetit! The Delicious Life of Julia Child
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Description: Non-fiction picture book biography of chef Julia Child, who had a long, productive, and happy life.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: late-life career, late-life romance, picture book bios
Fancy Nancy: Bonjour Butterfly
Illustrated by: Robin Preiss Glasser
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Description: Family,Grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary
Ages: 3-6
Topics: extended family, grandparents, late-life romance
Grandparents
Illustrated 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
Mr. George Baker
Illustrated by: Jon J. Muth
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Description: Intergenerational friends, multi-cultural (Af. Am.), long life and marriage of many decades, literacy and continued learning. At 100 years old, Mr. Baker is learning to read and rides the school bus with his very young friend Harry.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: African-American, aging, books, Centenarian, community, intergenerational, late-life happiness, late-life romance, multicultural, neighbors, schools
My Hippie Grandmother
Illustrated by: Abby Carter
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Description: Contemporary grandmother, intergenerational fun, farmer’s market, music, activism. No aprons here. A young girl enjoys time with her unconventional grandmother who gardens in jeans, pickets city hall and drives a purple bus. Only hints of her youth in the ‘60’s. Sadly, out of print.
Ages: 3-6
Topics: Activism, community, family heritage, grandmother/granddaughter, intergenerational, late-life happiness, late-life romance, making a difference
The Truth about Grandparents
Illustrated by: Elina Ellis
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Description: Art contradicts text, thus challenging common myths about older adults. For example, the text states, “I’ve been hearing lots of strange things about old people. Some people say they are NOT MUCH FUN. They say grandparents are SLOW…and CLUMSY…” In reality, Yoga and dancing and more are shown, even a little romance.
Ages: 0-3, 3-6
Topics: aging, appearances, extended family, fears, grandparents, late-life happiness, late-life romance
