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Grandpa describes the very special relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. Together they share some precious moments and adventures together. The charm of Grandpa is the dialogue of the two characters which is often amusing and insightful. John Burningham cleverly uses colour illustration to depict real life, with contrasting black and white to depict the little girl's imaginative interpretation of grandpa's words.
Ages 2-5 years. Victoria MacKenzie END --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Subtle and brilliant." -- "TES
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
John Burninghams award winning book Grandpa is a beutifully written and illustrated tale about the close and imaginative relationship between a little girl and her Grandpa and how this relationship enriches both their lives.
It tells of the highs and lows of the relationship showing how such closeness can overcome hurts and ultimatley how missed he is when he is no longer there.
It has now been made into an award winning animated film by the makers of "The Snowman" with the inspired voice of Peter Ustinov.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this after seeing it recommended as a modern children's classic, which it most certainly is. It is a very touching book that helps a parent deal with the sensitive issue of bereavement. It stimulates a 2-way conversation between adult and child about the subject of love and loss, which is not something that can be hidden, even from a child.
My four year old got a lot out of it, as did I.
My four year old got a lot out of it, as did I.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a beautful picture book. I bought this because my father is getting very old and my 2 year old adores him. She's still a little young to understand it but everytie i get to the last page my eyes well up! A lovely refreshing change to all those repetitve books about baby animals not going to bed/getting to sleep etc.
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Bizarre
I researched lots of books on Amazon while my daughter's grandpa was ill. I shortlisted four and got three from the library to see what I thought before buying. Read more
Published 2 months ago by kparsons
Memories!
It was lovely to find this wonderfull book.
It has precious memories for me and I will pass them on.
Love it!
It has precious memories for me and I will pass them on.
Love it!
Published 3 months ago by Ann
A talking point
If you feel you need a prop in order to discuss grief with your young children then this will help. But really there is so little in the book that you will be talking around every... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bright Spark
My goodness this won an award? How?
Sorry but this quite simply is the worst book I have ever read. There really is a great deal of much better books out there, I would say once you have exhausted them then I would... Read more
Published 5 months ago by F4de
Lovely picture book.
DIfferent to read. Not many words - the pictures tell more of the story. Excellent book for children. Some teachers will use it in a year 6 class to promote discussion.
Published 18 months ago by SophR
Granpa
We ordered this book at the recommendation of other reviews but found it a little odd in its message. Read more
Published on 26 May 2009 by welsh one
This book broke my heart!
I have recently borrowed this book from our library to read to my 2 1/2 year old daughter, initialy because it was apt, as she has a Grandpa she ADORES. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2008 by J. Wilkinson
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