by Collins Big Cat (Primary Contributor), Judith Kerr (Author)
Here comes the fearless granny gang,
The youngest eighty-two.
They leap down from their granny van,
And there's nothing they can't do!
A gleeful celebration of why grannies are great!
Through wonderfully rhythmical writing and exquisite illustrations, Judith Kerr OBE shows us that there is a lot more to this gang of grey-haired grannies than meets the eye!
A summary on pages 34 and 35 of each granny and her skill supports children in recapping the story, providing plenty of speaking and listening opportunities.
Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.
Ideas for reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 36
Publisher: Collins
Published: 02 Jan 2019
ISBN 10: 000832090X
ISBN 13: 9780008320904
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Judith Kerr OBE was born in Berlin. Her family left Germany in 1933 to escape the rising Nazi party, and came to England. She studied at the Central School of Art and later worked as a scriptwriter for the BBC.
Judith married the celebrated screenwriter Nigel Kneale in 1954. She left the BBC to look after their two children, who inspired her first picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Published in 1968 and never out of print in the fifty years since, it has become a much-loved classic and perennial bestseller.
Judith celebrated her 95th birthday in 2018, was awarded the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, and continues to write and illustrate children's books from her home in London.