Grandpa's Boat

Michael Catchpool author Sophy Williams illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd

Published:7th May '09

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A powerful story that tackles death in a positive way, stunningly illustrated by an award-winning artist.

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.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.

"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 *

ISBN: 9781842707555

Dimensions: 270mm x 240mm x 4mm

Weight: 177g

32 pages