“Young John is surprised and delighted when he learns the story behind his Noanie's special grandmother name, which inspires him to think about what other grandmothers are called. As John and his daddy consider many beautiful grandmother names from other cultures and regions, as well as sweet and unique family names, young readers and their reading partners are encouraged to join in with finding and sharing their own special grandmother name.”

Young John thinks about special grandfather names. Why do he and all the cousins call their grandfather PopPop? How did he get that special name? As Daddy tells John about PopPop's name, they consider other interesting names they have heard grandfathers called. Young readers and their reading partners are encouraged to join John in finding many wonderful grandfather names from - everywhere! And most especially, young readers and their families are encouraged to discover how their grandfather got his special name.