Grandparents Are the Greatest Because...

Joan Schwartz, Adele Aron Greenspun. Dutton Books, $12.99 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-525-47131-8

There's a special bond between grandchildren and grandparents, and Grandparents Are the Greatest Because... by Adele Aron Greenspun and Joanie Schwarz celebrates what's best about this relationship-just in time for Grandparents' Day (September 7). ""They let you stay up past midnight and eat ice cream for breakfast"" are just two of the many highlights, which also include ""giv[ing] you the giggles"" and ""let[ting] you make a bunch of noise."" Hand-tinted photos and quotes from kids and grandparents add warmth and humor to the scrapbook-like presentation.

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