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Saturdays with Gramps
Saturdays with Gramps

A warm hug of a book for any child who’s missing someone they love.

Saturdays were Sam’s favorite—Grampscakes dripping with syrup, lively chess matches, quiet moments spent birdwatching. Just Sam and Gramps, soaking up their special day.

But when Gramps passes away, Sam is heartbroken, and Saturdays feel empty.
With his mom’s gentle guidance, Sam begins to understand a powerful truth: even though Gramps is gone, the love they shared—and their cherished Saturday traditions—will always remain. Because, like syrup on pancakes, love sticks around.

Saturdays with Gramps is a tender, heartfelt children’s picture book about grief, written to help kids process loss with warmth, comfort, and hope. Through gentle storytelling and beautiful illustrations, it reminds readers that the bonds we build with those we love remain long after they’re gone.

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Book Details

Genre: 

  • Picture book

Age Level: 

  • 5 - 8
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Saturdays with Gramps by Marissa Bader is a story about a boy named Sam and his grandfather. Sam always looks forward to Saturdays because of all the fun activities he and Gramps do together. They play chess, enjoy the sandwiches Gramps prepares, and Gramps even lets him drink root beer - something his mom doesn’t allow! Imagine the joys of Saturday! But week by week, Sam starts to notice that Gramps is getting weaker. It seems like Gramps may be nearing the end of his life. Will Sam be able to cope with that idea? Will he ever feel happy again when that time comes?

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