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Grandpa's Boat

Grandpa's Boat

by SophyWilliams (Illustrator), Michael Catchpool (Author)

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    Picture Book 2009

    $3.27
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: Picture Book
 Pages: 32
 Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 07 May 2009
ISBN 10: 1842707558
ISBN 13: 9781842707555
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
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 *
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.