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
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