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Picture Books By Topic: respect for elders
Grandad’s Camper
Illustrated by: Harry Woodgate
Description: Gramps and Grandad were adventurers. They would surf, climb mountains, and tour the country in their amazing camper. Gramps just made everything extra special. But after Gramps died, granddad hasn’t felt like traveling anymore. So, their amazing granddaughter comes up with a clever plan to fix up the old camper and get Grandad excited to explore again. This beautiful picture book honors love and reminds us not only to remember those we have lost, but to celebrate them. (Description Little Bee Books)
Ages: 6-9
Topics: diversity, grandfather/granddaughter, grandparents, late-life happiness, LGBTQ, loss, men, respect for elders
Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom and Wishes
Illustrated by: multiple award winning artists
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Description: Strengths and challenges of life stages, hopes and dreams for the future no matter what age; beautifully illustrated, includes quotes and inspiration.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: aging, art, history, respect for elders, wisdom
Grandmother School
Illustrated by: Ellen Rooney
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Description: Every morning, a young girl walks her grandmother to the Aajibaichi Shala, the school that was built for the grandmothers in her village to have a place to learn to read and write. The narrator beams with pride as she drops her grandmother off with the other aajis to practice the alphabet and learn simple arithmetic. A moving story about family, women and the power of education—when Aaji learns to spell her name you’ll want to dance along with her. (Description from publisher Orca Books, 2020.)
Topics: aging, community, discrimination, grandmother, grandmother/granddaughter, grandparents, multicultural, respect for elders, schools, women
How Old Am I?
Illustrated 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
Jingle Dancer
Illustrated by: Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu
Description: Contemporary Native American family, inter-generational sharing of traditions Young girl represents four loving, older family members in the traditional Jingle Dance.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: community, creativity, extended family, family heritage, intergenerational, multicultural, perseverance, respect for elders, traditions
The Most Beautiful Thing
Illustrated 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
Nelson Mandela
Illustrated by: Kadir Nelson
Description: A picture book biography of the South African president best known for his political activism and fight to end apartheid. Bio, apartheid, multi-cultural (South Africa), late life work, respect for elders, wisdom
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: late-life career, multicultural, picture book bios, respect for elders, South Africa, wisdom
Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Illustrated by: Paddy Bouma
Description: Official picture book version of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography. Activism, apartheid, late life work, multi-cultural (South Africa), respect for elders, wisdom.
Ages: 6-9
Topics: Activism, history, late-life career, late-life happiness, making a difference, multicultural, older role model, picture book bios, racism, respect for elders, using life experiences, wisdom, work
niwicihaw/I Help
Illustrated by: Caitlin Nicholson
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Description: This simple story in Cree and English explores a young child’s relationship to his grandmother, or nôkhom, as they go for a walk in the woods to pick rosehips. The young boy follows his grandmother, walking, listening, picking, praying and eating, just as she does. In doing so, he absorbs the rich cultural traditions and values of his Cree heritage. (from the publisher)
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: family heritage, grandmother/grandson, multicultural, Native American, nature, respect for elders
