Books like Grandfather's journey by Allen Say

A whimsical tale of a kindly grandmother witch who bestows cooking magic on her Italian village, but her mischievous apprentice learns the importance of listening to rules and respecting tradition.

Mirette, a young girl in a boarding house, discovers her talent for tightrope walking under the tutelage of Monsieur Bellini, a retired acrobat anxiously overcoming his own fears.

South and West brings readers into Joan Didion’s unpublished notebooks, revealing her Sacramento roots, life in the Gulf states, encounters with local figures, and a formative assignment for Rolling Stone.

A cheeky fox steals an old woman's milk, loses his tail, and must earn it back in a series of clever deals, learning that kindness and honesty count far more than a quick trick.

A charming picture book in which a country house laments the growth of the surrounding city, illustrating the quiet loss of rural life as urban sprawl encroaches.

Peppe, a young Italian American boy, discovers a surprising new role when he starts lighting the gas street lamps in his New York City neighborhood.

When the first snowflakes begin to fall, adults rush to prepare for the blizzard, while children rejoice in the wonder of a white world, dancing and sipping lacy flakes.

A tale of transformation from mouse to cat, dog, and tiger, exploring themes of humility and vanity in the process.

In this charming Caldecott‑medal picture book, a curious little girl discovers a magic kitchen window that opens her grandparents’ home to wondrous sights and moments of love.

A playful collection of brief tales that weave parents, trains, and cows into an imaginative visual and narrative experience for young readers.

Hee Jun arrives in West Virginia from Korea and struggles to fit in—until a friendship and a familiar flower help him plant a piece of home in his new garden.

A brave young boy learns to love the noisy, bustling city where his nana lives, with the help of a special cape and his newfound courage.

Eight‑year‑old Cassie Louise Lightfoot dreams of freedom in 1939 Harlem. One night she climbs to the rooftop of her apartment, the "Tar Beach," and is carried above the city, claiming the skyline as her own in a story that blends history, folklore, and imaginative flight.

A poor Japanese mother uses clever trickery to transform her son’s laziness into industriousness in this Caldecott‑honored children’s tale.

Who are the Europeans? Where did they come from? In recent years scientific advances have yielded a mass of new data, turning accepted ideas upside down. In this highly readable account, Jean Manco skilfully weaves the multiple strands of the very latest genetic evidence with archaeology, history and linguistics to produce a startling new history of Europe. Her fast-paced narrative is illustrated with numerous specially commissioned maps and diagrams showing the movements of people, the spread of languages and DNA distributions, as well as photographs and drawings. Completely up to date and unprecedented in the scope, breadth and depth of its research, this paradigm-shifting book paints a spirited portrait of a restless people that challenges our established ways of looking at Europe's past and its people. It will be of great interest to the growing number of people who want to trace their ancestry through DNA and understand what the results mean.

In this charming picture book, a young Kenyan boy meant to tend his grandfather's cows finds himself drawn into the village’s everyday adventures and the wonders of rural life.

A brave mouse, guided by a magical spirit, travels to a distant land, using courage and generosity to aid the animals he encounters along the way.

A satirical tale of greed and redemption, following young Martin Chuzzlewit’s journey from Wiltshire to America as he confronts family fortune, corrupt relatives, and the dark underside of civilization.

Sally McCabe, a tiny girl who goes unnoticed, watches her classroom and sees unkindness. When she voices her observations, her classmates and teachers finally listen.

A young Dominican girl learns about her homeland by asking family, friends, and neighbors to share stories that help her draw her island’s memories for school.