28 Tips to Become a Great Grandpa

A humorous, heartfelt handbook for grandfathers who want to matter. Across 28 short chapters—covering everything from bedtime rituals and babysitting to family history, work ethic, manners, and music—Lorin Barber blends wit, quotable one-liners, and gentle wisdom to spur grandpas toward intentional grandfathering. Journaling space invites readers to record their own stories, values, and traditions to pass on. Part self-help, part keepsake, it's a gift-ready nudge to slow down, show up, and give grandchildren the roots only a grandfather can provide.

• A funny, heartfelt gift that any grandpa will actually read—28 bite-sized tips he can start using today.
• Journaling space turns it into a personal keepsake: Grandpa records his own stories, values, and traditions for grandkids.
• Blends genuine wisdom (roots, values, unconditional love) with irresistible mischief ('Fun happens when nobody's looking').
• Perfect for the birth of a first grandchild or Father's Day.

“Be fun, be interesting, and be there. For every hour you grab their attention, you may get in one word of pure teaching.”

Perfect for a new or seasoned grandfather who wants to be more intentional and fun with his grandkids, or an adult buying a lighthearted, meaningful gift for Grandpa.