Grandma Marjorie and the Feathered Pirate

Beautifully illustrated and full of memories, Grandma Marjorie and the Feathered Pirate captures the magic of a childhood spent with a grandmother.

I've always been very close to both of my grandmothers, so this book made me smile. It's so fun to read aloud and the pictures are incredibly colorful and engaging. There's a picture search at the end of the book that will keep you and your young reader entertained long after the story is over.

I loved that the book is inspired by the author's grandmother, and there's a very sweet picture of the real life Grandma Marjorie and her grey parrot, Misty, at the back of the book. For educational purposes, there are even some interesting facts about grey parrots, so this book would make a fun classroom resource, as well.

Swiftie Side-note: This book reminded me of the song Marjorie, and even mentioned how much Grandma Marjorie loves wearing cardigans, so I felt an even deeper emotional undertone to this story, since that particular Taylor Swift song is about losing her grandmother named Marjorie. Obviously the two aren't connected at all, but if you love the song Marjorie, this book will take on an entirely new meaning to you.

Honestly, I think adults who had close relationships with their grandmothers will love this book just as much as kids and grandmas.