Grandmas Are Greater Than Great

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

Millions of grandmas have led to one very, very special and unique person—you!

This heartfelt and lively collaboration between author James Solheim and bestselling illustrator Derek Desierto explores families, generations, and girl power. A humorous, animated, and informative look at the lasting power of ancestors, especially grandmas!

Everyone has two grandmas, and every grandma has her own two grandmas, and so on, going back through time and history. And you needed them all for you to be you.Traveling from generation to generation, this lively picture book offers young readers a bird’s-eye view of how daily life has changed over time. But despite all the differences, one thing has remained the same: a grandma’s love. James Solheim’s lively text and Derek Desierto’s exuberant illustrations capture the delights and challenges each daughter, mother, and grandma encountered. This rich multigenerational story explores the idea that we are all the product of those who came before us, and it will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Grandmas Are Greater Than Great includes a family tree and basic information on exponential growth.

About the Author

James Solheim is a Norwegian-American author and illustrator. He is the author of It’s Disgusting—and We Ate It!, illustrated by Eric Brace, among other titles. James Solheim lives in Omaha, Nebraska. Derek Desierto is an illustrator and designer. He is the illustrator of Eva Chen’s bestselling Juno Valentine books and is currently a freelance artist for animated TV shows, magazines, and picture books. Derek Desierto lives in Vancouver, Canada.