I read this book to my 4 year old and he absolutely loved it! It was so fun to see how different yet alike all of the grandparents are and how they all still relate by doing things that they love. My children are lucky enough to have some amazing grandparents in their lives and this is a book that everyone would enjoy reading!

I read this aloud to my three year old son and my parents (his grandparents) and they were in love with the fact that a book was written by Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.

Wonderful addition to any child's library

I love the interactive nature of the narrative. The clever way they wove in a lot of other ways grandparents rock. The illustrations are a perfectly sweet fit with the story. I was fortunate enough to read an advance copy but will be buying a hard copy for reading with my grandson.

My Grandma and Grandpa Rock! is exactly the cute, inclusive, fun story you’d expect it to be. Pat Benatar certainly won on the battlefield of love as the love is oozing out of every page. I especially love all of the grandparent nicknames as it’s fun to read!

This fun and exciting picture book celebrating grandparents comes from the wife and husband team of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. My Grandma and Grandpa Rock! is one child’s story sharing about their musical grandparents, which morphs into a book that honors all grandparents everywhere.

With colorful artwork by children’s illustrator Tiffany Everett, kids will enjoy learning all about the musical duo beloved by their grandchildren. Following along with this rhyming story, parents who grew up listening to Benatar and Giraldo will delight in seeing them not only as talented artists but also as cherished grandparents.

While I feel this story could easily have been just as lovely if it simply focused on only the storyteller’s grandparents, it’s wonderful to see the authors recognize and share that grandparents from all walks of life, no matter what they do and no matter what loving nicknames we give them, are special.

If you and your children enjoy well-told stories with vibrant artwork, My Grandma and Grandpa Rock! is an excellent choice.

5/5
Cute story about the different ways grandparents can ‘ROCK’! Or be awesome! The art is beautiful and so expressive! I would get this for a grandchild if I had one lol

This was just a very fun book, with a great message and colorful illustrations, that I think any child would enjoy. I know my granddaughter did when I read it to her. It's a lyrical rhyming book that explains that all grandmas and grandpas have the music in them, even if they aren't rock stars like the authors. They may wear funny clothes and have funny hair, they may sing or play music, or just tap out melodies with their hands, but anyone can rock, because it's a state of mind, like feeling happy or being kind. What a great way to get that message across! The illustrations are colorful and vibrant enough to keep a child's attention, and they match up with the words on the pages beautifully.

All in all, this is a very fun children's picture book, with a great message, that I think any child would love to have. I highly recommend it.

5/5 stars.

*** I would like to thank NetGalley, Sourcebooks Kids, and Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, for the opportunity to read and review My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!

I loved this book! I always enjoy a rhyming story and the illustrations are so colorful and fun! It was great to see a lot of different types of families represented as well.

Grandparents come in all shapes, sizes, and demeanors, and they do not always reflect the quiet, reserved stereotype that is often depicted in popular culture. The narrator of this particular picture book has grandparents who are rock stars, who hear music in their minds and enjoy sharing that music with others. By sharing their passions with their grandchildren, grandparents are able to inspire and support the learning and growth of future generations through the lens of their own experience. And no matter whether a grandparent is a teacher, a plumber, or does not work anymore, they always have time for a phone call with their grandchildren. This charming picture book is a love letter to grandparents of all kinds. While the primary grandparents depicted are those who have a background performing rock music, many other faces and experiences are presented alongside them. Using brief, rhyming text with a variable meter, the narrative is as lyrical as it is thoughtful, reminding readers that grandparents have unique pasts that differentiate them from others. Throughout the book, digitally rendered illustrations accompany the text, and these images are the primary feature of each page. Showcasing people with a range of skin tones, ages, and abilities, the visuals seek to be inclusive in their design. Fun to hear and a joy to read aloud, this musical picture book is a delight for grandparents to share with their grandchildren, especially readers aged five or under.

Loved this sweet and heartwarming tribute to the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. This story beautifully highlights how grandparents show up with unconditional love, wisdom, and the best kind of fun. It’s a gentle reminder of the importance of intergenerational connection. Perfect for kids, especially those who adore spending time with their grandparents.

This fun kids book tells about rock and roll grandparents who love their family! It's so fun and a quick easy read.

I read this with my 8 year old and we both enjoyed the vibrancy of the art and the easy of reading it. It’s a beautifully done book that would be perfect for younger children. I enjoyed the variety of names that were given to the different grandparents, and how the book showcased the different types of relationships children can have with their grandparents. The diversity was extensive, with the clear (to me as a queer) exclusion of any non-heteronormative couples. If queers had been included as well, this book may have been a 5-star read.

*Thanks NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

“My Grandma and Grandpa Rock” is a delightful children’s book that I truly enjoyed! It’s a fun and heartwarming read that kids—and adults—will love. I especially appreciated how the story celebrates all kinds of grandparents, highlighting the unique and special bond they share with their grandkids. It’s both inclusive and touching, making it a wonderful book for families to enjoy together.

This is a delight. A book celebrating the diversity of grandparents and the ways they interact with their grandkids. It made my heart warm to think of Pat Benatar and her husband and fellow musician writing this book. The illustrations are colorful and the rhyming makes the story flow. I especially like the different names grandparents can be called. My mother’s special name is “Coach”. This can be enjoyed by younger readers and I would love to read it to my students on grand parents day in my school.

A well illustrated and simply written book that includes all grandparents! Rock is a state of mind and anyone can rock.

Beautiful vibrant book! From the cover and every page, it is a colorful and happy read. I appreciate the message in the book, showing the special relationship between grandparents and grandchildren from different types of families & the variety of names they can be called by, Great read for young ones who also love music as this book got my little reader making beats and singing while reading the book. At the end, it got my little one saying, "My grandparents do rock! And they love me a lot!"

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC.

Ohhh this book warmed my heart! I love that there’s a book that focuses on the love that grandparents have for their grandkids. I think our generation of parents if (finally) experiencing a return to more intergenerational involvement in child-rearing, and grandparents are a super important part of so many kids’ lives! MY GRANDMA AND GRANDPA ROCK! is not only about the love between grandparents and grandchildren but also a really sweet, poignant reminder that it’s always okay to be yourself and to embrace the things that make other people, like our grandparents, unique!

Queer families might notice that there’s really no rep of anyone other than cishet couples, as far as I could tell, so that’s one thing that might isolate some readers. There is pretty good representation of non-white families and even some inclusion of other languages’ and cultures’ terms for grandparents. Just some ivervatioms!

I highly recommend this. It would be a sweet gift for a kiddo but also for grandparents!

Who knew these classic rockers were not only Rocking Grandparents, but Passionate Poets as well? My Grandma and Grandpa Rock! is written by musicians Pat Benatar and husband, Neil Giraldo. This well diversed children's novel brings beat and adventure to a whole generation of music fans, Yes, Grandparents are Cool! Grandparents and their grandchildren are pictorially shown to interact in many ways fun, active, and meaningful ways. The book illustrator, Tiffany Everett, fills the pages with a plethora of background and ethnicity. A perfect read for all ages of all cultures.

Thank you to #Netgalley and #sourcebookkids for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions. It was pure pleasure.
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I love this! My Grandma and Grandpa Rock shows a different type of grandparent than some kids might be used to. Great illustrations and so fun to read. It tells kids about different kinds of music that their parents or grandparents might even be familiar with, and is interactive in that it asks questions of kids about their own grandparents. I think this is great because it shows kids how many facets there are to people. Every single person is different. Parents, kids, friends, and everyone else they’ll meet along the way.

My Grandma and Grandpa Rock! is a wonderfully fun book celebrating the diversity of all grandparents and the love they share with their grandchildren. This funny and sweet story highlights the message of being unique and sharing gifts of the heart - song, dance, artistry, and much more - with others to show love. The narrative is shown through vivid illustrations that add to the festive mood of the story.