Grandparents: Adventures of Superbuddy and Ms Emm (Book 23)

Grandparents is the heartwarming twenty-third book in our highly acclaimed literature-based learning series, Adventures of Superbuddy and Ms Emm. In this sweet and nostalgic story, Superbuddy spends a special day visiting his grandparents. As they sit together, his grandparents share old black-and-white photographs, describe how different things were when they were little, and teach him a traditional game they used to play in their neighborhood. Superbuddy is fascinated by how much the world has changed and enjoys discovering his family’s unique roots.

Rather than letting this remain a simple visit, his patient learning partner, Ms Emm, helps Superbuddy connect this personal experience to broader social science concepts. She shows him how stories and history are carried forward through generations, guiding him to conduct a mini-interview with his grandparents and construct a deep appreciation for the wisdom, warmth, and stories that our elders hold.

How to Use This Story

• What it is: An interactive, social-studies and history-aligned storybook session focusing on family heritage, intergenerational relationships, and oral storytelling.
• Who it’s for: Ages 3–5 / 4–6.
• What children learn: Family dynamics, empathy for different age groups, concepts of time and history (past vs. present), and verbal communication.
• What you need: The Grandparents picture book, drawing paper, markers, safe glue, and optional family photos.
• How to run it:
  1. Before Reading: Gather children and ask them to share one special thing they love to do with their grandparents, a favorite aunt, or an older family friend.
  2. Read Aloud: Pause on pages showing older objects (such as old-style phones or clocks) and discuss how they differ from the modern ones we use today.
  3. My Family Tree Craft: Help children draw a simple tree structure. Have them draw or paste pictures of their family members on the branches, labeling their relationships.
  4. Generational Interview Activity: Give children a list of 3 simple questions (such as “What was your favorite childhood toy?”) to ask an elder at home or via phone.

What the Book is About

This touching story is a wonderful entry point into social studies, family structures, and history in early childhood. It moves beyond standard facts to explore emotional connection, helping young children understand that their parents and grandparents were once young, curious learners just like them.

Ms Emm represents the ideal learning companion—curious, supportive, and respectful of elder wisdom. She helps Superbuddy frame his grandparents as precious living libraries, encouraging him to listen closely and ask open-ended questions. Through this process, children learn to respect history, bridge generational gaps, and build a strong sense of personal identity.

Themes & Talking Points

Introduce these historical and social-emotional concepts naturally as you read the story:

• Past vs. Present: Talk about how everyday objects—like toys, phones, cars, and schools—look and work differently now compared to when grandparents were young.
• Family Trees and Connections: Explain how a family tree shows how we are connected to our parents, grandparents, and ancestors, creating a sense of belonging.
• Oral History & Storytelling: Highlight how stories can be passed down without books, simply by sitting together and talking, keeping family memories alive.
• Empathy and Elder Care: Discuss how older adults may move more slowly or need gentle assistance, showing children how to be patient, kind, and helpful companions.

Read-Aloud Questions

Use these open-ended prompts during your circle time or family reading hour to build emotional literacy and historical thinking:

Before Reading

• “Look at the cover! Superbuddy is sitting on a cozy couch with his grandparents. What do you think they are looking at?”
• “What is a story or game that an older family member has shared with you?”

During Reading

• “Superbuddy’s grandfather is showing him a toy made of wood. How is that different from plastic toys we see today?”
• “Ms Emm is helping Superbuddy write down some of his grandfather’s stories. Why do you think she wants to write them down?”
• “Look at the old photograph! How do you think people took photos before we had smartphones?”

After Reading

• “What is one question you would love to ask your grandparents about when they were five years old?”
• “How can we show our grandparents, or older neighbors, that we love them and are thinking of them today?”

Linked Topic

Grandparents is a brilliant literary companion for history, family heritage, and empathy. Pair this story with our comprehensive Families Topic Hub to find matching hands-on lesson plans, worksheets, and group activities.

• Download Story Guide: Access our complete, printable activity packet and grandparent interview sheet for Grandparents (Book 23).
• Contact Team: For community outreach programs, school grandparent day plans, or bulk book licensing, email team@superbuddy.in.