Granny and Bean
A lyrical celebration of spending time with grandparents and making memories at the seaside
Published on 5. January 2023
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-5295-1004-1 (ISBN)
Description
From a stellar creative team, the lyrical story of a grandmother and grandchild as they share an intimate adventure by the windy sea - and make a stop for teatime.
Their laughter rose; full of joy, it spilled
'cross sand, through mist,
as the curlews trilled.
Grey skies, foamy waves and brisk wind await Granny and Bean when they head out for their day by the sea. But they are full of only wonder and delight at all the shore has to offer. They listen for the shrieks of the seabirds as they discover treasures hidden in the sand, greet dogs as they pass, leap over logs and settle out of the wind for a cosy treat before tramping homeward again. Rendered in simple, lilting text by Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse and expressive, windswept art from acclaimed illustrator Charlotte Voake, Granny and Bean have an adventure to cherish until their next magical day at the shore.
Their laughter rose; full of joy, it spilled
'cross sand, through mist,
as the curlews trilled.
Grey skies, foamy waves and brisk wind await Granny and Bean when they head out for their day by the sea. But they are full of only wonder and delight at all the shore has to offer. They listen for the shrieks of the seabirds as they discover treasures hidden in the sand, greet dogs as they pass, leap over logs and settle out of the wind for a cosy treat before tramping homeward again. Rendered in simple, lilting text by Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse and expressive, windswept art from acclaimed illustrator Charlotte Voake, Granny and Bean have an adventure to cherish until their next magical day at the shore.
Reviews / Votes
Told in rhyming verse, the story is a quiet study of life by the sea. The illustrations, which rely on grays, browns, and tans, perfectly capture the chill and damp of a blustery day. . . . Librarians and educators will appreciate that the book provides a gentle counterpoint to the plethora of "sunny days at the beach" books. . . Perfectly captures the mood of the day. * Kirkus Reviews * One to Watch: "exquisitely illustrated [...] I could hear the waves crashing and the wind whooshing on every page [...] Granny and Bean perfectly encapsulates the joy of being out in the wild while knowing you are safe with someone you love." * The Bookseller * A gently magical book to share over and over, especially between grandparents and grandchildren. * Red Reading Hub * Rendered in simple, lilting text by Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse and expressive, windswept art from Charlotte Voake, Granny and Bean have an adventure to cherish until their next magical day at the shore. * ACHUKA * A perfect bedtime story. * Books Up North *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 242 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5295-1004-1 (9781529510041)
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Persons
Karen Hesse is the author of numerous books for young people, including Out of the Dust, winner of the Newbery Medal and the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction; The Cats in Krasinksi Square, illustrated by Wendy Watson; Letters from Rifka, winner of the National Jewish Book Award; and Night Job, illustrated by G. Brian Karas. She was also the recipient of a MacArthur Fellows Grant in 2002.
Charlotte Voake is a Welsh-born author and illustrator of many books for children, including Ginger, a Nestle Smarties Children's Book Prize winner and American Library Association Notable Children's Book; Ginger Finds a Home; Pizza Kittens, a Nestle Smarties Children's Book Prize Silver Medal winner; and Hello Twins, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year.
Charlotte Voake is a Welsh-born author and illustrator of many books for children, including Ginger, a Nestle Smarties Children's Book Prize winner and American Library Association Notable Children's Book; Ginger Finds a Home; Pizza Kittens, a Nestle Smarties Children's Book Prize Silver Medal winner; and Hello Twins, a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year.