Grandson surprises grandma by publishing children’s book she wrote decades ago



Barbara Rieco’s grandson gave her a life-changing gift, helping publish the children’s book she wrote back in 1972. After a video of her reaction was posted on social media, the book became a bestseller on Amazon. NBC News’ Kate Snow has more on the gift that made dreams come true.

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37 comments

  1. Can’t imagine how proud this young man’s parents are.

  2. Going on Amazon to buy for a friend’s upcoming baby! ❤❤❤❤

  3. I'm getting this book for my youngest granddaughter.

  4. What a wonderful gift of love. 😊

  5. Awww that’s so freaking sweet!

  6. I hope one day I have grandchildren like your grandson!

  7. I’m buying that book!!!

  8. I'm going to buy it as soon as I get paid!

  9. Did I just come across Dylan Mulvaney when he still was a guy LOL

  10. God Bless You and Your Family!! So happy for you!

  11. Her Grandson is one amazing and selfless person!! Thank~you sir, for making for your Grandma’s long life dream come to light!! ❤

  12. That book will forever be a family heirloom for generations to have a as keepsake & now it’s grandma’s legacy! A precious gift to the children in the world to help them not only read, but learn about being kind and humble. God bless grandma & her loving grandson who made her dream come true! 😊❤️🙏🏾

  13. What a beautiful story I’m buying it for my daughter echo to support your dreams coming true congratulations on that wonderfully sweet grandson you have there ❤

  14. Seems like a wonderful story. I'm going to purchase it for my kindergartener son!

  15. Very big man for a grand ma friend. The reaction for ur action 💯

  16. What a Lad. Grandma must be legendary in that family

  17. Love the book. Beautiful story.

  18. Wow! Congratulations! 🎉

  19. A wonderful grandson you have. God bless

  20. Pure love, joy and happiness 💕

  21. How very, very sweet. My great grandmother is 102 years old, and wants nothing more than to tell her story. My mother, my sister, and I, have been collecting her stories and writing them down, without her knowledge, to surprise her with a compilation. She just doesn't want our family to forget. We won't let them! Hats off to the guy making his grandma feel like a million bucks, she deserves it!! All good grandmas do… take care of your grandparents! Without them, you quite literally wouldn't exist. And many of them put more love into you than anyone else!

  22. Bruh this is the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen. 🥺♥️

  23. How wonderful! What a sweet and selfless young man! Bravo!

  24. I’m trying to become a writer someday myself. This story is a heartwarming reminder to never give up, and that kindness will be rewarded someday 😊

  25. absolutely beautiful, what a grandson