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Grandma’s Timeless Wisdom
Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Award
2026 Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist
2025 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist
"An affecting book that readers will repeatedly return to." (Our verdict: GET IT) — Kirkus Reviews
"Timeless story of grandmother sharing love and wisdom with her grandson. (Editor's Pick) — Publishers Weekly (BookLife Review)
"I loved reading this inspiring book.” (5-Stars) — Readers’ Favorite
“A FINALIST and highly recommended!” (5 Stars) — Wishing Shelf Book Awards
From the award-winning author of I Wish You Happiness comes Grandma's Timeless Wisdom, a heartwarming illustrated book for children of all ages.
The story follows a young boy who spends the summer with his grandma.
The curious boy is full of questions about life, and Grandma is always happy to answer, sharing timeless lessons about kindness, courage, gratitude, and family.
Crafted with care, this timeless edition features a textured clothbound hardcover, and an elegant gold foil title and text on both the cover and spine — making it a great gift for birthdays, Christmas, graduations, and adoptions, or simply to say “I love you.”
Join thousands of teachers, grandparents, and parents—and see why books by the award-winning author of the I Wish You Happiness, with thousands of 5-star Amazon ratings, are loved and recommended around the world.
- GenresChildrens
128 pages, Hardcover
Published December 2, 2025
About the author
Michael Wong
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Michael Wong is the British-Australian award-winning author of "I Wish You Happiness" with 2000+ Amazon ratings. Michael lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife and two boys.
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INDUSTRY AWARDS
Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Award
2020 Wishing Shelf Book Awards Winner
2020 National Indie Excellence Awards Winner
2021 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Gold Medal Winner
2021 Readers' Favorite Illustration Award Winner
2021 International Book Awards Winner
2022 The Wishing Shelf Book Awards Silver Medal Winner
2024 Foreword Indies Book of the Year Awards Finalist
2025 International Book Awards Finalist
2025 Foreword Indies Book of the Year Awards Finalist
HARDCOVERS · SOFTCOVERS · KINDLE
I Wish You Happiness: +personalized · Spanish · French · Italian · German · Chinese · Japanese
I Will Always Be Proud of You: +personalized · Spanish · French · Italian · German
I Will Always Love You: +personalized · Spanish · French · Italian · German
I Wish You A Happy Birthday: +personalized · Spanish · French · Italian · German
Never Give Up On Your Dreams: +personalized · Spanish · French · Italian · German
Share The Kindness In Your Heart: +personalized
Be The Best You Can Be: +personalized
I Love You With All My Heart
I Will Always Believe In You
Grandma’s Timeless Wisdom: +personalized
Dear Daughter: +personalized
Dear Son
Michael Wong is the British-Australian award-winning author of "I Wish You Happiness" with 2000+ Amazon ratings. Michael lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife and two boys.
Purchase personalized Picco Puppy books at www.PiccoPuppy.com.
Follow @PiccoPuppy on Instagram and Facebook.
INDUSTRY AWARDS
Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Award
2020 Wishing Shelf Book Awards Winner
2020 National Indie Excellence Awards Winner
2021 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Gold Medal Winner
2021 Readers' Favorite Illustration Award Winner
2021 International Book Awards Winner
2022 The Wishing Shelf Book Awards Silver Medal Winner
2024 Foreword Indies Book of the Year Awards Finalist
2025 International Book Awards Finalist
2025 Foreword Indies Book of the Year Awards Finalist
HARDCOVERS · SOFTCOVERS · KINDLE
I Wish You Happiness: +personalized · Spanish · French · Italian · German · Chinese · Japanese
I Will Always Be Proud of You: +personalized · Spanish · French · Italian · German
I Will Always Love You: +personalized · Spanish · French · Italian · German
I Wish You A Happy Birthday: +personalized · Spanish · French · Italian · German
Never Give Up On Your Dreams: +personalized · Spanish · French · Italian · German
Share The Kindness In Your Heart: +personalized
Be The Best You Can Be: +personalized
I Love You With All My Heart
I Will Always Believe In You
Grandma’s Timeless Wisdom: +personalized
Dear Daughter: +personalized
Dear Son
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December 6, 2025
And… I miss my grandma.
The illustration is so beautiful. This is a book that is great for children (and adults) to keep referring back to so they can remind themselves to be kind to themselves, each other and our planet. I don’t think it’s a book to read all the way through in one sitting, maybe one conversation a day to let grandma’s wisdom set in.
The illustration is so beautiful. This is a book that is great for children (and adults) to keep referring back to so they can remind themselves to be kind to themselves, each other and our planet. I don’t think it’s a book to read all the way through in one sitting, maybe one conversation a day to let grandma’s wisdom set in.
May 27, 2026
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Grandma’s Timeless Wisdom
Author: Michael Wong
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 10/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 9/10
Cover: 5/5
Of the 15 readers:
13 would read another book by this author.
15 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
14 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 3 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 7 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
13 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
13 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
Lily, age 6
I loved this book because the grandma says really nice things that made me feel happy inside. My favorite part was when she said it’s better to help the world than just be the best. The pictures are SO pretty, and I wanted my grandma to read it to me before bed.
Noah, age 7
This book made me think about my grandma and how she tells me stories too. I liked the boy because he asked lots of questions like I do. The drawings were beautiful and colorful and made me feel warm and cozy.
Sophie, age 8
Grandma in this story is very wise and kind. She teaches good lessons but it is not boring at all. My favorite lesson was about kindness because I think kindness is important. I would give this book to my cousin and my nana.
Ethan, age 6
I liked this book a LOT because it made me feel calm and happy. The grandma answers questions in a sweet way and I liked learning about courage and gratitude. The pictures looked magical like a dream.
Mia, age 7
This is one of the nicest books my mom ever read to me. I liked how the grandma always listened carefully to the boy. It made me want to hug my grandparents. My favorite picture was when they sat together outside in summer.
Jacob, age 8
This book is special because it teaches kids how to be good people. I liked the part where Grandma talked about dreams and working hard. The illustrations are AMAZING and I looked at them even after the story finished.
To Sum It Up:
“A beautifully illustrated and heartwarming story that shares timeless lessons about kindness, courage, gratitude, and love between a grandmother and her grandson. A FINALIST and highly recommended!” Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: Grandma’s Timeless Wisdom
Author: Michael Wong
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 10/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 9/10
Cover: 5/5
Of the 15 readers:
13 would read another book by this author.
15 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
14 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 3 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 7 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
13 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
13 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
Lily, age 6
I loved this book because the grandma says really nice things that made me feel happy inside. My favorite part was when she said it’s better to help the world than just be the best. The pictures are SO pretty, and I wanted my grandma to read it to me before bed.
Noah, age 7
This book made me think about my grandma and how she tells me stories too. I liked the boy because he asked lots of questions like I do. The drawings were beautiful and colorful and made me feel warm and cozy.
Sophie, age 8
Grandma in this story is very wise and kind. She teaches good lessons but it is not boring at all. My favorite lesson was about kindness because I think kindness is important. I would give this book to my cousin and my nana.
Ethan, age 6
I liked this book a LOT because it made me feel calm and happy. The grandma answers questions in a sweet way and I liked learning about courage and gratitude. The pictures looked magical like a dream.
Mia, age 7
This is one of the nicest books my mom ever read to me. I liked how the grandma always listened carefully to the boy. It made me want to hug my grandparents. My favorite picture was when they sat together outside in summer.
Jacob, age 8
This book is special because it teaches kids how to be good people. I liked the part where Grandma talked about dreams and working hard. The illustrations are AMAZING and I looked at them even after the story finished.
To Sum It Up:
“A beautifully illustrated and heartwarming story that shares timeless lessons about kindness, courage, gratitude, and love between a grandmother and her grandson. A FINALIST and highly recommended!” Wishing Shelf Book Awards
May 27, 2026
“Grandma’s Timeless Wisdom is a heartfelt, beautifully presented, and emotionally uplifting book that gently explores life’s most meaningful lessons through the loving bond between a grandmother and her grandson. Michael Wong creates a warm and comforting reading experience filled with kindness, reflection, gratitude, courage, and emotional honesty, while Eugene Smolenceva’s illustrations add tenderness and charm to every page. The result is a book that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable across generations.”
“What stood out most was the book’s emotional sincerity and quiet wisdom. The conversations between the young boy and his grandmother feel natural, thoughtful, and deeply human, allowing important lessons about love, resilience, family, and personal growth to unfold with warmth rather than preachiness. I especially appreciated how the book speaks not only to children but also to parents, grandparents, and caregivers, creating opportunities for genuine intergenerational connection and reflection. The combination of uplifting storytelling, beautifully detailed illustrations, and the elegant keepsake presentation gives the book a timeless quality that feels designed to be treasured and shared for years to come. Gentle, meaningful, and emotionally resonant, Grandma’s Timeless Wisdom is the kind of book that encourages readers to slow down, reflect, and appreciate the people and values that shape our lives.”
“What stood out most was the book’s emotional sincerity and quiet wisdom. The conversations between the young boy and his grandmother feel natural, thoughtful, and deeply human, allowing important lessons about love, resilience, family, and personal growth to unfold with warmth rather than preachiness. I especially appreciated how the book speaks not only to children but also to parents, grandparents, and caregivers, creating opportunities for genuine intergenerational connection and reflection. The combination of uplifting storytelling, beautifully detailed illustrations, and the elegant keepsake presentation gives the book a timeless quality that feels designed to be treasured and shared for years to come. Gentle, meaningful, and emotionally resonant, Grandma’s Timeless Wisdom is the kind of book that encourages readers to slow down, reflect, and appreciate the people and values that shape our lives.”
February 4, 2026
Absolutely a stunning book. I loved the illustrations and simple wisdom. you don't have to be a grandma to enjoy it. Everyone can be inspired by this book. i could read it everyday and it would make me feel good.
February 4, 2026
This is a beautiful book both illustrations and the message. A book that needs to be on every grandma's shelf.
February 7, 2026
Grandma’s Timeless Wisdom by Michael Wong - This was an Amazon freebie. It is a really sweet testament to the love between grandmothers and their grandchildren! Happy Reading!
March 20, 2026
Gotta be AI. Couldn’t get more basic if you tried.
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