Grandad's Camper

A picture book for children that celebrates LGBTQIA+ families

Harry Woodgate author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd

Published:6th May '21

£12.99

Available to order, but very limited on stock - if we have issues obtaining a copy, we will let you know.

Grandad's Camper cover

WATERSTONES PICTURE BOOK AWARD-WINNER 2022! Celebrate love in all its forms, as Grandad tells his granddaughter about the adventures he used to have with Gramps. A long time ago, Grandad and Gramps spent many happy days travelling the world together in a camper van. But now Gramps isn't around any more, Grandad doesn't feel much like having adventures. As she listens to his wonderful stories, Grandad’s granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up... A perfect story for Grandad on Father's Day. A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021! 'A colour-flooded riot of memory… a poignant sense of intergenerational love and grief made manageable makes this beautiful debut stand out’ GUARDIAN 'A glowingly colourful journey of remembered joy, managed grief and renewed delight in living' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

"a colour-flooded riot of memory... a poignant sense of intergenerational love and grief made manageable makes this beautiful debut stand out" * Guardian *
"A glowingly colourful journey of remembered joy, managed grief and renewed delight in living... their balance of spacious expanse and intricate detail, are warming as a woodstove, evoking the sense of a whole shared life" * TLS *
"This picture book, in which a girl helps her grandfather embrace life again following the death of Gramps, may well aid young readers in understanding others' grief" -- Nell Baram * Shelf Awareness *
"This book deserves pride of place on any bookshelf, be it in a library, school, or home... as warm and friendly as a kind grandparent" * Kirkus Reviews *
"This poignant tale acknowledges the sadness of losing a loved one, but also celebrates the pleasure of remembering those who have touched our lives. The illustrations are full of warmth, colour and joy, beautifully echoing the excitement of discovery and adventure" * BookTrust *

  • Winner of British Book Award - Children's Illustrated 2023 (UK)
  • Winner of Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2022 (UK)
  • Winner of ALA Youth Media Awards (UK).
  • Short-listed for Polari Prize (UK).
  • Short-listed for Hampshire Picture Book Award 2023 (UK)

ISBN: 9781783449835

Dimensions: 290mm x 250mm x 5mm

Weight: 400g

32 pages