Finding Granny
We never really lose the people we love ...
Published on 1. July 2018
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-925335-69-9 (ISBN)
Description
Every two seconds, someone in the world suffers a stroke. In Finding Granny, that someone is Edie's beloved grandmother. When Edie comes to the hospital, she is confronted by the physical changes in her grandmother: muddled words, a crooked face, a woman confined to bed. This isn't the 'playtime, bedtime, story-time pantomime Granny' that Edie knows. "That's not my Granny," she says, as she waits outside in the corridor during her mother's visits. But when her mother takes Edie to watch one of Granny's art therapy sessions, Edie starts to understand that the Granny she loves is still there. Finding Granny is a heart-warming story of changing relationships and the bond between children and grandparents. It's also a sensitive exploration of coping with illness and disability that will offer children much-needed comfort.
Reviews / Votes
"Granny is a heart-warming story about the love shared by children and grandparents, and the way relationships can change with illness and age. It's also a sensitive and emotionally honest account that will offer support and comfort to children (and families) struggling with the effects of illness on their own lives.", The Children's Book Council of Australia, Reading Time "This touching story alongside the colourful illustrations would be a great book to have in your children's library for discussions on illness, disability and even getting old!", Swings + Roundabouts Magazine "Edie's Granny is perfect - she's warm, loving and all things fun. But when she has a stroke, suddenly the Granny Edie knows isn't there anymore. Or is she? A heart-warming story of love, hope and coping with life's challenges.", The Bottom Shelf "Finding Granny is a heartening tale of the bond between children and grandparents, and how this relationship continues to change and flourish. It broaches a difficult subject that can be hard for children to understand with care and sensitivity, and shows that no matter what happens a little love can help you through life's challenges. ", The Daily Telegraph "A good book to read with young children which explains in a gentle manner how to deal when things that go wrong with loved ones.", School Days Magazine "The moment the glorious end pages of this book, melting with blended colour, greet you, you know you are part of something special ... a judiciously presented picture book that broaches the subjects of illness and disability in an open, sensitive and creative way that 4 - 8-year-olds will find appealing and easy to accept.", Boomerang BooksMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Zealand
Publishing group
Exisle Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
illustrated throughout
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight
103 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-925335-69-9 (9781925335699)
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Persons
Kate Simpson spent her childhood with her nose in a book but always thought writing was something that other people did - people with 'ideas'. In her thirties, Kate finally decided to give it a try and discovered that ideas can come from anywhere and writing can be for anyone. When she's not writing or reading, Kate loves board games and laughter, the feel of the sun on her face, and spending time with family, particularly her two young children. This is her first picture book.
Gwynneth Jones drew all through her maths book at school, so left to study art at TAFE and then majored in Plant and Wildlife Illustration at the University of Newcastle. Since then, Gwynneth has been imagining and drawing madly, exhibiting and holding market stalls, and creating picture books. As well as full-time art making, Gwynneth is also studying to be an art therapist.
Gwynneth Jones drew all through her maths book at school, so left to study art at TAFE and then majored in Plant and Wildlife Illustration at the University of Newcastle. Since then, Gwynneth has been imagining and drawing madly, exhibiting and holding market stalls, and creating picture books. As well as full-time art making, Gwynneth is also studying to be an art therapist.