Nana, Grammy, Pop Pop, Grandpa—grandparents fill our lives with a unique kind of love and joy. In I Think You’re Grand, author M.H. Clark and illustrator Kelli Flitton have created a heartwarming tribute to the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild. With adorable hand-drawn artwork of a loving brown bear and their cub, this rhyming gift book celebrates the many ways grandparents turn life’s simplest moments into treasured memories.
We asked author M.H. Clark to share a bit about the creative process behind this heartwarming gift for grandparents.
August 27, 2025
Kimberly
I Think You’re Grand: A Love Letter to Grandparents
The title of this book, I Think You’re Grand, feels especially warm and meaningful. What does the word “grand” mean to you in this context?
The word “grand” is meant to convey everything little ones see in their grandparents—just how wonderful, special, and important they are… and how much the relationship means. It’s also a little play on words: “grand” is, after all, talking about a grandparent here. But most of all, it’s a word that captures a child’s heartfelt and sincere appreciation of everything their grandparent is.<
What qualities of grandparents did you most want to shine a light on?
Every grandparent-grandchild relationship shines uniquely… but there are some common facets that I really wanted to highlight in this book. There are adventures and ordinary days, special afternoons, treats to share, questions to ask, new things to learn, and so many memories to make along the way.
Kelli Flitton’s illustrations bring a beautiful sense of nostalgia to the pages and rhymes. Is there a particular scene that, for you, captures the spirit of this book?
Kelli Flitton’s incredibly gentle and whimsical illustrations capture the heart of this relationship so profoundly. The way these two bears regard each other shows us absolutely everything about how they treasure each other’s company! I particularly love the berry-picking and pie-making spreads… and the pride in little bear’s eyes as they roll out the pastry.
What do you hope grandparents and grandchildren will experience as they read these words?
I hope that grandparents and grandchildren truly get to see themselves and each other on these pages—both in the words of the text and in Kelli Flitton’s tender illustrations. I hope that, as they read this book, they have a chance to see how truly special their relationship is.
I can imagine grandchildren giving this as a gift to a grandparent, and then snuggling up to read it together… or mailing this book to a grandparent who lives far away to remind them how loved they are and to brighten their day. I also think this would make an incredibly unique new baby gift or adoption announcement that will pull at the heartstrings of any grandparent-to-be.
I can imagine grandchildren giving this as a gift to a grandparent, and then snuggling up to read it together… or mailing this book to a grandparent who lives far away to remind them how loved they are and to brighten their day. I also think this would make an incredibly unique new baby gift or adoption announcement that will pull at the heartstrings of any grandparent-to-be.
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Grandparents Day is September 7. Celebrate love across generations. Discover gifts for Grandma and Grandpa today.
Grandparents Day is September 7. Celebrate love across generations. Discover gifts for Grandma and Grandpa today.
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