A Picture Book About Love That Never Gets Old

Best Friends
With Grandma

Available Fall 2026

A lyrical love letter to grandmas everywhere, wrapped in the magic of everyday moments. This tender picture book, sprinkled with giggles, shows Grandma as the everyday hero she really is; the one who teaches not through lectures, but through quiet, everyday actions. It’s about love shown, not just spoken: the grandma every child adores, and every family treasures.

Get Your CopyWhy It’s Special

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A must-have on every family’s bookshelf.”
$19.99 hardcover

Cover of the picture book Best Friends With Grandma by Bitsy Kemper, illustrated by Amelia Grace Gossman, showing grandmothers and grandchildren against a sky-blue background

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Why It’s Great

A story children ask for again
and again — and grown-ups love reading.

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Warm, giggle-filled storytelling

Playful, tender moments make lap-time reading the best part of the day. It’s the kind of book little hands reach for over and over.

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Illustrations you’ll want to frame

Cozy, hand-crafted artwork bursting with primary colors, quilts, and porch-swing magic that pulls every reader right into the scene.

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A heartfelt message that sticks

At its core, it’s about celebrating the magic of intergenerational friendships and the little moments that leave a lasting impact.

Why It Matters

More than a story.
It’s a memory in the making.

In a world moving faster than ever, Best Friends With Grandma slows everything down — celebrating the quiet, priceless bond between generations.

A study from the Pew Research Center says 83% of Americans 65 and older report having grandchildren, and two-thirds of them have at least four. AARP reports there are 70 million grandparents in the US; about a third of the adult population! And, 70% of grandchildren use a form of the title “Grandma.”

Isn’t it about time they had a book of their own?

Best Friends With Grandma offers something for every grammy:

  • Diverse grandma/grandchild pairings.
  • Well-deserved appreciation and respect for family matriarchs.
  • Cherished one-on-one connection at reading time.
  • A keepsake passed from child to grandchild — not just a material object, but a lasting memory of together time.
  • Bible verses matched to each charming real-life vignette.
    • Not a fan? Verses can be skipped over without losing any context.

“Some books are read once. This one becomes part of the family.”

“A book that shows a grandmother’s actions mean so much more than her words ever could.”

Praise for the Book

Authors and readers
are already in love.

The loving bond between a granddaughter and her grandma is beautifully captured in this adorable, multicultural picture book that avoids using stereotypes and cliches, and instead, gives an honest glimpse of real life situations. I love the confidence of the characters and the poignant examples that will make readers smile and nod in agreement.

Crystal Bowman

Bestselling, award-winning author of more than 100 books for children

Don’t let its sweetly funny words fool you! Best Friends with Grandma is rich with wisdom and truth. Perfect for granddaughters and grandmas of all ages!

Tama Fortner

ECPA award-winning & bestselling author of >60 titles

Why You Need It On Your Shelf

The gift that’s remembered
long after it’s given.

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The perfect gift, every time

Birthdays, holidays, Grandparents Day, baptisms, new grandbabies — it’s the present that makes both the child and the grandparent tear up a little.

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Built to be read a thousand times

A sturdy, beautiful hardcover made to survive sticky fingers, bedtime marathons, and years of “just one more time!”

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A keepsake, not just a book

Families can write names and dates inside and pass it down. It becomes part of your story, not just a story you read.

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A simple way to introduce faith

The five Bible verses sprinkled in provide an easy way to bring faith into the conversation, if you choose to.

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You’ll wish you bought it sooner

Every visit without it is a memory missed. The best time to start the tradition is now!

Coming Soon

A must-have on
every shelf.

Best Friends With Grandma is one of the most-loved books your home will ever hold. Best Friends With Grandpa is coming out Fall of 2027! Join the mailing list to stay on top of the latest from author Bitsy Kemper — and get a free printable coloring page.