Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Illustrated Books 2022
Celebrate love in all its forms,as Grandad tells his granddaughter about the adventures he used to have with Gramps.
A long time ago,Grandad and Gramps spent many happy days travelling the world together in a camper van. But now Gramps isn't around any more,Grandad doesn't feel much like having adventures. As she listens to his wonderful stories,Grandad's granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up...
A perfect story for Grandad on Father's Day. A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021!
Publisher: Andersen Press LtdISBN: 9781783449835Number of pages: 32Weight: 400 gDimensions: 290 x 250 x 5 mm
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'A colour-flooded riot of memory... a poignant sense of intergenerational love and grief made manageable makes this beautiful debut stand out'- Guardian
'A glowingly colourful journey of remembered joy,managed grief and renewed delight in living... their balance of spacious expanse and intricate detail,are warming as a woodstove,evoking the sense of a whole shared life'- TLS
'This picture book,in which a girl helps her grandfather embrace life again following the death of Gramps,may well aid young readers in understanding others'grief'- Nell Baram
'This book deserves pride of place on any bookshelf,be it in a library,school,or home... as warm and friendly as a kind grandparent'- Kirkus
'This poignant tale acknowledges the sadness of losing a loved one,but also celebrates the pleasure of remembering those who have touched our lives. The illustrations are full of warmth,colour and joy,beautifully echoing the excitement of discovery and adventure'- BookTrust
Harry Woodgate
Harry Woodgate is an award-winning British illustrator and children's author.
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