The Best Picture Books about Visiting Relatives and Relatives Coming to Visit

recommended by Karen Kennedy, mother of two

Relatives are all different, but the ritual of visiting them is universal.  These are some of the best books about visiting with relatives of all kinds.

The Relatives Came

by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Stephen Gammell

Amazon readers say:

"Award-winning book wins my heart."
"Joyous book that celebrates family time."
"Happy hugging, eating and breathing of a close family!"
"One of our all-time favorites."

32 page paperback |$7.99 |34 reviews

 
 

Bigmama's

illustrated by Donald Crews

Amazon says:
When the train arrived in Cottondale, the summer at Bigmama's house in Florida began. Donald Crews brilliantly evokes the sights, sounds, and emotions of a memorable childhood experience. A very special book by a superb artist and storyteller.

40 page paperback |$6.99 |2 reviews

 
 

The Purple Coat

by Amy Hest, illustrated by Amy Schwartz

Amazon readers say:

"A lesson about trying something new."
"For the child in all of us who wants to be different."

32 page paperback |$6.99 |2 reviews

 
 

I Go with My Family to Grandma's

by Riki Levinson

32 pages, used, starting at $2.39

 

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