My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!

“Some grandmas and grandpas/ are quiet and calm.// But my grandma and grandpa?/ They’re the BOMB!” Musicians Benatar and Giraldo earnestly rhyme their way through a celebration of hip grandparents in this “rocking” tribute. The upbeat story unfolds via separate sketches of each figure, culminating in an interactive interlude that prompts readerly reflection: “Is there something that your grandpa likes to do/ that’s special to him and special to you?” Enthusiastic lines then highlight rock as “a state of mind// like feeling happy or being kind,” and something that’s accessible to all sorts of caregivers, regardless of their gig. Emulating gouache and colored pencil techniques, Everett’s digital renderings depict figures with various abilities and skin tones united by music, in this tribute to the way music can connect. Ages 3–8. (Sept.)