long-distance grandparenting Send a boosted book to your grandchild from a distance BY KERRY BYRNE, PHD G randparents spend a lot of money on books for grandchildren. When I first became an auntie, before I was a mother, I loved going to the bookstore to pick out the perfect book for my nieces and nephews. I'm a firm believer in using books to connect from a distance and I think books make great gifts for kids. But have you noticed that sometimes the book as gift isn't always exciting in the moment to receive as a child? " 34 GRAND Summer 2022 But what if you could spark their interest in the book right away and make it an extra special gift to receive? When my children receive books, it takes them a few hours to circle back and become interested in the book. They love books, but they are kids and are naturally drawn to that car or truck in the gift first. But what if you could spark their interest in the book right away and make it an extra special gift to receive? Enter the 'Boosted Book'. Continued on next page "https://www.facebook.com/GRANDmagazine https://twitter.com/grandmmagazine?lang=en