You Made Me Grand
Author Meg Wilson and illustrator Marieke van der Vlies have captured the beauty and emotion around becoming a grandparent. This beautifully written and illustrated gift/children’s book is 9.5 by 7.5 hardback book with glossy full color pages.
Watch author, Meg Wilson, as she reads her book.
Celebrate A New Generation
An ancient wise man once said that grandchildren are like a crown of gold. Is it any wonder grandparents tell stories and show pictures of our treasures to total strangers?
Peek inside the heart of one family as they prepare the for the next generation. You Made Me Grand beautifully illustrates the excitement and anticipation so unique to those days when your child has a child. Through vibrant, full-color illustrations, glimpse the joys of becoming grand.
The Perfect Gift Book
Whether you are about to be or already are a grand parent, this beautiful book is a great way to share your love with your grandchildren. Give them a glimpse into how special they are and your joy in being “Grand.”
You Made Me Grand is also the wonderful way to reveal to your parents the exciting news a grandchild is on the way!
Regardless of who purchases the beautiful book, You Made Me Grand is sure to delight the whole family and be a favorite for generations.
“You Made Me Grand" reflects the surprising and transformative effect becoming a grandmother had on me. I was made for this grand role and my passion for family has expanded. Investing in those precious little “grands” that share my DNA is a joy because unlike children, they carry none of the responsibilities of parenting. This is beyond explanation and description. I hope this book becomes part of your families treasured library and memories of reading out loud together.”
— Meg Wilson
What People Are Saying
“Through whimsical artwork and heart-grabbing prose, You Made Me Grand conveys the indescribable connection between grandparent and grandchild. It’s at the top of my gift list for every grandparent I know.”
— Mesu Andrews, Christy-Award winning, best-selling author of Isaiah’s Daughter
“What a sweet and heartfelt book to begin the GRAND journey with your family’s new little one! Grandmother and author Meg Wilson captures the excitement and multi-generational legacy that is bound up in grandparenting.”
— Geremy Keeton, M.MFT - Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Sr. Director of Counseling Services at Focus on the Family
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About the Artists
Meg Wilson
Meg Wilson and her husband of 38 years have two grown daughters, and they are “Grands” to two precious children (so far.) She has always loved the written word and pursued various types of writing. Her first published work was the nonfiction book, “Hope After Betrayal” but, her love for children’s books was still calling. Meg believes it is important to be intentional about legacy. After the birth of her first grandchild, all of the new feelings had to find a voice and “You Made Me Grand” was the result.
Marieke van der Vlies
Raised with music, books and cartoons, Marieke van der Vlies was deeply in love with drawing and writing at an early age. She graduated at the art academy ArtEZ in Zwolle and finished her Bachelor studies in Illustration – Stories and Design. Stories are all around us, at work, on the street. It’s why she prefers to be on-the-go, outdoors where she lives in The Netherlands. She often combines traditional methods with less traditional ways of working. As a result, her work is best characterized by versatility and a deep understanding of multidisciplinary working methods.
Photography by April Williams