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Grandpa's Boat

Grandpa's Boat

by SophyWilliams (Illustrator), Michael Catchpool (Author)

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    Hardcover 2008

    $12.54
Synopsis

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.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 32
 Publisher: Andersen
Published: 05 Jun 2008
ISBN 10: 184270690X
ISBN 13: 9781842706909
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: A powerful story that tackles death in a positive way, stunningly illustrated by an award-winning artist.

Media Reviews
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 *
Sensitively written and beautifully drawn * The Bookseller *
SPRING HIGHLIGHT: A beautifully told story that explores how a family come to terms with the death of a Grandpa. * The Bookseller *
The touching words and the softly realistic pastel illustrations bring warmth, light and colour to a very positive treatment of bereavement. * Children's Bookseller *
Williams' realistic pastel pictures are beautifully rendered with soft edges and brilliant, intense hues (with) a warm, light-filled quality. * Publisher's Weekly *
Author Bio
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.