Since Grandpa's death, his family have left his boat, The Periwinkle, untouched and unused. But one day they decide to repair the boat in memory of Grandpa, and find that it is better to remember than to forget.
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The text has a dream-like quality, as do the stunning pastel illustrations with soft edges and jewel-like colours. A quality book that will provide comfort and reassurance. (Books for Keeps 20080901)
Sensitively written and beautifully drawn (The Bookseller 20080125)
SPRING HIGHLIGHT: A beautifully told story that explores how a family come to terms with the death of a Grandpa. (The Bookseller 20080125)
The touching words and the softly realistic pastel illustrations bring warmth, light and colour to a very positive treatment of bereavement. (Children's Bookseller 20080321)
Williams' realistic pastel pictures are beautifully rendered with soft edges and brilliant, intense hues (with) a warm, light-filled quality. (Publisher's Weekly )
Sensitively written and beautifully drawn (The Bookseller 20080125)
SPRING HIGHLIGHT: A beautifully told story that explores how a family come to terms with the death of a Grandpa. (The Bookseller 20080125)
The touching words and the softly realistic pastel illustrations bring warmth, light and colour to a very positive treatment of bereavement. (Children's Bookseller 20080321)
Williams' realistic pastel pictures are beautifully rendered with soft edges and brilliant, intense hues (with) a warm, light-filled quality. (Publisher's Weekly )
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A powerful story that tackles death in a positive way, stunningly illustrated by an award-winning artist.
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By Jenny Jones
Format:Paperback
This is a simple and really beautifully illustrated story about a grandfather who takes his grandchildren sailing, but then falls ill, and after a long-ish time, dies. The boat is neglected until the day when the family's immediate grief has faded, and they start work to bring the small yacht back into a seaworthy state. The boat is made safe, smartened up, and the family take to the waves where they have another way to remember the old man. The story is simply told, and the illustrations are large and boat-wise anatomically correct. The boat herself is maybe a little old-fashioned, but is easily recognizable as the kind of craft found in small marinas, boatyards and floating on river moorings all around the British (and European) coast. It's a good way to introduce a child to the idea of losing a grandparent, but keeping the memories alive.
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