Today I'm partnering with WOW! Women on Writing to celebrate the release of Grandma Yogini, the latest book from children's author and poet Raven Howell! I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
by Raven Howell (illustrated by Alexander Santos)
Published August 5, 2025
Henry and his sister, Meredith can hardly wait for Grandma to arrive for a visit. But what should they expect? Among the children's diverse friends and their grandmothers who bake, create art, and speak Spanish, will Grandma be able to share something unique and fun with the kids?
Henry's fears are alleviated when, not long after arrival, they flutter like butterflies, slither like snakes, and enjoy other challenges of stretching their muscles and calming their minds. This is no run-of-the-mill grandma, and when it’s time for goodbye, the kids know this was the BEST grandma visit ever.
Grandma is coming for a visit, and Henry and Meredith are so excited - what will they do with Grandma? As the neighborhood children also come over to play, Grandma introduces them all to various yoga poses. I thought this was a really cute book. I loved how it looked like a graphic novel and the illustrations help young readers grasp how the yoga poses should look. The transition from Grandma arriving to almost immediately starting yoga was a bit awkward, but I think young children will enjoy how they can pretend to be animals while also learning yoga (I know my son loves to act like different animals!). Showcasing a loving relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is also something to be celebrated!
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