Grandpa Was an Astronaut

Jonathan Meres author Hannah Coulson illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:3rd Aug '16

Should be back in stock very soon

Grandpa Was an Astronaut cover

Grandparents take centre stage in this charming tale as a young boy and his grandfather let their imaginations take flight for an afternoon of space exploration, with beautiful artwork from Hannah Coulson. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

Sherman loves the moon and he loves his grandpa even more – who has actually been to the moon! Grandpa was an astronaut and has a chunk of moon rock on his mantlepiece. Playing space games with Grandpa is one of Sherman's most favourite things ever so he's thrilled to hear that's exactly what a visit to Grandpa will involve. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

"A poignant story of family and imagination" – The Scotsman

"Full of fun; indeed it has a sense of joy" – LoveReading4Kids

"Will be familiar to many youngsters who have a close relationship with a grandparent. An engaging mix of fantasy and pretend play … also touches on the inevitability of loss and the value of making memories" – BookTrust

"Beautifully simple … told in a way that will engage young readers and bring a wave of nostalgia to adults" – Space on the Bookshelf, Blog

ISBN: 9781781125342

Dimensions: 168mm x 126mm x 10mm

Weight: 140g

104 pages