You can give your grandchildren something that no one else can: a gift of your memories, recorded in a special keepsake book. Filling out such a book requires considerable time and effort, but there are several ways to approach the task. You can even enlist the help of the grandchildren themselves. It's also important to select the keepsake book that fits your situation, personality and work habits, as well as size of book that you are comfortable writing in. Sizes are approximate. Read on to find the book that's just right for you.
1. Grandma, Do You Remember When?
Photo © Harvest House Publishers
- Designed for a grandmother
- Grandfather version available
- Beautiful artwork
- No family tree or places for photographs
- Large 8 X 9 format
- 48 pages
- Perfect for a grandmother in a traditional family of faith
2. Grandpa, Do You Remember When
Photo © Harvest House
- Designed for a grandfather
- Beautiful artwork
- No places for photographs
- Large 8 X 9 format
- 48 pages
- Perfect for a grandfather in a traditional family of faith
3. Memories for My Grandchild: A Grandmother's Keepsake Journal
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- Specifically for a grandmother
- Family tree and many places for photographs
- Beautiful book with enchanting vintage-style illustrations
- Large 9 X 12 format
- 80 pages
- Perfect for old-fashioned grandmothers
4. Questions to Bring You Closer to Grandma and Grandpa
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- Designed for a grandchild to fill out
- Contains questions for both Grandma and Grandpa
- No illustrations or extras
- Small, 6 X 7 pocket size
- 192 pages
- Perfect for grandparents who aren't willing or able to fill out a journal on their own
5. Reflections: A Jewish Grandparent's Gift of Memories
Photo © KTAV Publishing House
- Designed for a Jewish grandmother and grandfather
- Very detailed
- Spaces for documents, photos and family tree
- 250 pp.
- Large 9 X 11 size
- Perfect for Jewish grandparents who take their heritage seriously
6. A Grandparent's Memory Book: Did You Really Walk Five Miles to School?
Photo © Teri Harrison
- Designed for one grandparent of either gender
- Questions generated by real kids
- Illustrated with vintage photographs
- No spaces for family tree or family photographs
- Medium 8 X 8 format
- 120 pp.
- Perfect for a grandparent with a sense of humor
7. Grandma's Special Memories: A Keepsake Record Book
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- Designed for a grandmother
- Covers only childhood memories
- Suitable for divorced grandmothers
- Fantastic folk-style artwork by Linda Spivey
- Bible quotations and pages for recipes and photographs
- Medium 8 X 8 format
- 48 pages
- Perfect for a traditional grandmother to pass on childhood memories
8. A Grandparent's Legacy: Your Life Story in Your Own Words
Photo © Thomas Nelson, Inc.
- For one grandparent of either gender
- Set up by months, with 12 questions per month
- Some room for photographs
- Spiral-bound
- Small 6 X 8 format
- 192 pp.
- Perfect for a grandparent who may be intimidated by filling out a journal all at once
9. Grandmother Remembers: A Written Heirloom for My Grandchild
Photo © Abrams Books
- Specifically for a grandmother
- Family tree and many places for photographs
- Hard cover book with delicate vintage-style illustrations
- Large 9 X 11 format
- 64 pages
- Perfect for old-fashioned grandmothers
- Not suitable for divorced grandmothers
10. I Want You to Know Me . . . Love, Grandma and Grandpa
Photo © Vickie Mullins
- Designed for both grandparents to fill out
- Also available in versions for grandma or grandpa
- Questions avoid bringing up the past
- Questions focus instead of grandparents' personal characteristics
- Places for one photograph of each grandparent
- Medium 7 X 10 format
- 152 pages
- Perfect for grandparents who don't want to talk about the past
