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Letters to My Grandchild by Lea Redmond — a paper time capsule from grandparent to grandchild
Letters to My Grandchild: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever. by Lea Redmond
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Grandparents who like to write
- A new grandbaby
- Future milestones
- Under $20
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Why this gift works
Letters to My Grandchild by Lea Redmond, from Chronicle Books, is a set of 12 letters for a grandparent to write, each with its own prompt - a special story about the family, say, or wishes for the grandchild's future. Each letter is sealed with an included sticker and can be dated to open at a later milestone. It measures about 3.75 by 8 inches and was first published in 2015.
Grandchildren grow up hearing the stories; this keeps some of them in a grandparent's own handwriting. It works best given by an adult child who can nudge the writing along, and it becomes something the grandkids open years from now.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A new grandparent
- A grandchild's future graduation or wedding
- Grandparents who live far away
Think twice if
- Writing by hand is difficult for them
- There are many grandchildren to write for
The catch
It only works if the grandparent enjoys writing by hand, there are just 12 letters with no spares for several grandchildren, and the small format leaves limited room on each page.
Skip if writing by hand is hard for them, or they would rather talk than write.
Key specs
| Author | Lea Redmond |
|---|---|
| Contents | 12 prompted letters plus seal stickers |
| Size | About 3.75 x 8 in |
| Publisher | Chronicle Books, 2015 |
| ISBN | 145214575X / 9781452145754 |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Plan on one book per grandchild.
- It is part of Lea Redmond's Letters To series from Chronicle Books.
Why we like it
- Keeps their words in their own handwriting
- Prompts make it easy to start
- Letters can wait for milestones
- Inexpensive
What to look for in a keepsake book for grandparents
- Effort. Prompted pages are easier to finish than blank ones.
- Format. Letters to open later add a moment of surprise.
- Handwriting. Pick one with enough room to write comfortably.
Questions people ask
12 prompted letters, plus stickers to seal them.
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