
Hanging Out with Gram
Nancy Viau(Author)
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Published on 15. March 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-7643-7075-5 (ISBN)
Description
In this charming and humorous picture book for children ages 4-8, a determined boy has big plans for a special day with his grandmother-but he soon discovers that adventurous Gram has ideas of her own!
Young Mateo is excited to hang out with his grandmother, and he has carefully prepared a list of activities that he thinks are exactly right for sweet, old Gram-complete with leisurely walks, lots of rest, and carefully selected foods. However, Mateo soon realizes that Gram has her own way of interpreting his list. One by one, she debunks his expectations, encourages him to be more active, and leads him on a series of unexpected, new adventures.
Key Features:
Celebrates multigenerational family bonds: The story encourages grandparents and grandchildren to share interests and adventures and to truly get to know each other.
Encourages sharing outdoor activities and learning new skills: Mateo and Gram run in the park, ride bikes, swim in the ocean, and read together.
Challenges stereotypes: The antics of this vibrant, active, and adventurous grandmother repeatedly push her grandson out of his comfort zone and debunk his misconceptions about how older adults behave.
Funny and heartwarming: Charming, detailed illustrations pair with funny dialogue and situational humor for a fun, playful story.
Perfect for kindhearted kids and young-at-heart grandparents, Hanging Out with Gram follows one determined kiddo who works hard to create a special day for his grandmother . . . but isn't quite prepared for the eye-opening day she has in store for him!
Young Mateo is excited to hang out with his grandmother, and he has carefully prepared a list of activities that he thinks are exactly right for sweet, old Gram-complete with leisurely walks, lots of rest, and carefully selected foods. However, Mateo soon realizes that Gram has her own way of interpreting his list. One by one, she debunks his expectations, encourages him to be more active, and leads him on a series of unexpected, new adventures.
Key Features:
Celebrates multigenerational family bonds: The story encourages grandparents and grandchildren to share interests and adventures and to truly get to know each other.
Encourages sharing outdoor activities and learning new skills: Mateo and Gram run in the park, ride bikes, swim in the ocean, and read together.
Challenges stereotypes: The antics of this vibrant, active, and adventurous grandmother repeatedly push her grandson out of his comfort zone and debunk his misconceptions about how older adults behave.
Funny and heartwarming: Charming, detailed illustrations pair with funny dialogue and situational humor for a fun, playful story.
Perfect for kindhearted kids and young-at-heart grandparents, Hanging Out with Gram follows one determined kiddo who works hard to create a special day for his grandmother . . . but isn't quite prepared for the eye-opening day she has in store for him!
Reviews / Votes
"...a sweet-natured, witty narrative certain to be treasured by readers, especially those fortunate enough to have a grandparent as loving and involved as Gram." -- KirkusMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
26 color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 284 mm
Width: 223 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7643-7075-5 (9780764370755)
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Persons
Nancy Viau is the author of
award-winning picture books and middle-grade novels. A former teacher and librarian, she enjoys
visiting schools and sharing her love of writing and reading with
children of all ages. She lives in Williamstown, New Jersey. Find her on Instagram (@NancyViau1) or
at www.NancyViau.com. Informed by more than ten years of professional graphic design experience, Amanda Lenz
brings adventure, charm, and color into every illustration and design
to inform, engage, and delight. Amanda resides in Boulder, Colorado.
Find her on Instagram (@lenzillustration) or visit www.lenzillustration.com.
award-winning picture books and middle-grade novels. A former teacher and librarian, she enjoys
visiting schools and sharing her love of writing and reading with
children of all ages. She lives in Williamstown, New Jersey. Find her on Instagram (@NancyViau1) or
at www.NancyViau.com. Informed by more than ten years of professional graphic design experience, Amanda Lenz
brings adventure, charm, and color into every illustration and design
to inform, engage, and delight. Amanda resides in Boulder, Colorado.
Find her on Instagram (@lenzillustration) or visit www.lenzillustration.com.