Living Books: Just Grandma and Me

Living Books: Just Grandma and Me

Released1992
Just Grandma and Me was the very first Living Books PC CD-Rom game from 1992 based on the 1983 book of the same name written by Mercer Mayer. It is an interactive storybook about a boy and his Grandma at the beach.

Details

DeveloperLiving Books
PublisherBrøderbund Software, Random House
ReleasedFebruary 7, 1992
StatusReleased
GenresPoint-and-clickVisual Novel
ThemesEducationalKids
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows) PC (Microsoft Windows)MAC Mac
ModesSingle player
SeriesLiving Books

About This Game

Little Critter and his grandmother embark on a seaside adventure, traveling by bus to spend the day at the beach together. What unfolds is a series of humorous mishaps and gentle moments—from a windswept umbrella incident and a wayward kite, to dropped hot dogs and an unexpected encounter with a crab. As the day progresses, the pair share snorkeling, build sandcastles, and enjoy simple pleasures together, though Little Critter learns a bittersweet lesson when the ocean washes away his creation. By evening, as they ride the bus back home with Little Critter drowsy from the day's excitement, both grandmother and grandson reflect on the joy of their time together, finding comfort in each other's company.