Grandpa's Boat
Will be published approx. on 7. May 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-84270-755-5 (ISBN)
Description
Since Grandpa's illness and 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.
Reviews / Votes
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 * 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 * Perfect for sharing with a child who has experienced the death of someone close, Grandpa's Boat encourages children to keep hold of happy memories in a comforting and reassuring way. The words are dreamy and the warm pastel pictures are soft-edged. * The Bookseller *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 0 to 5 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 264 mm
Width: 234 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84270-755-5 (9781842707555)
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Persons
Michael Catchpool was formerly a primary school headteacher, and is now curriculum advisor on English and Drama for Hertfordshire LEA. He is married with two young children, and currently lives in Royston. He has previously written picture books for Little Tiger Press and Gullane.
Sophy Williams is a talented and much sought after artist, who has illustrated books for Bloomsbury, Orchard, Macmillan and Random Hosue. She lives in Wiltshire, with her partner and two sons, Oscar and Leo.
Sophy Williams is a talented and much sought after artist, who has illustrated books for Bloomsbury, Orchard, Macmillan and Random Hosue. She lives in Wiltshire, with her partner and two sons, Oscar and Leo.