Children's Story Time with Bitsy Kemper
Featured Book
Best Friends with Grandma
This book will be available for purchase at the event.
About This Event
Join author Bitsy Kemper for a story time and celebration of her brand new children's picture book, Best Friends with Grandma. Perfect for kids ages 3 to 8.
A lyrical love letter to grandmas everywhere—rooted in faith, filled with grace, and wrapped in the magic of everyday moments.
“Grandma and I are best friends. But not just because her room is messy like mine. We’re best friends because…”
Best Friends with Grandma is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates the quiet, everyday moments between grandmothers and grandchildren—the small gestures that leave a lasting imprint. More than just a giggly story, it’s a tribute to the unspoken, unwavering love passed down through generations.
Perfect for fans of Grandmother's Promise by Amy June Bates, Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora, and Lullaby Prayer by Tamara Bundy, this tender story radiates warmth, faith, and intergenerational connection.
Each page features a culturally diverse child and grandmother pair, showcasing the beautiful ways love and faith show up around the world—from shared chairs and off-key songs to secret snacks and soft-spoken wisdom.
Featured Author
Bitsy Kemper
About the Venue
Old Haunts Bookshop
From the latest releases and best-seller favorites to inventive lesser-known titles, Old Haunts Bookshop provides the community with a safe space to explore new worlds and expand knowledge through a curated selection of fiction and non-fiction books. The store also offers a lineup of fun and novel gifts to share with friends and loved ones, as well as items to enhance the reading experience. Old Haunts aims to be just that, an old haunt: a place one remembers fondly and visits regularly.
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