Full Product Details
Author: Gavin Bishop ,
Gavin Bishop
Publisher: Gecko Press
Imprint: Gecko Press
Weight: 0.280kg
ISBN: 9781776574001
ISBN 10: 1776574001
Pages: 18
Publication Date: 01 September 2021
Recommended Age: From 4 to 5 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
The book is filled with typically beautiful illustrations by Bishop, and it reminded me of my relationship with my (Grandfather); there were few words between us but plenty of unspoken love and tenderness. * Kete Books *
They are tactile and robust, with simple images and big text. The books are filled with typically beautiful illustrations by Bishop. -- Kete Books, Emma Espiner Full of warmth, this is a lovely book for a grandfather to share with a very young child and a good starting point for conversations about special times shared with individual's own grandparents. -- Red Reading Hub A beautiful board book highlighting the joy of spending a day with a grandpa. Recommended for every shelf. -- School Library Journal, starred review This chunky board book with diverse characters features clever bold illustrations that zoom in on specific details of warmth, love and the joy of family. -- School Reading List UK
The book is filled with typically beautiful illustrations by Bishop, and it reminded me of my relationship with my (Grandfather); there were few words between us but plenty of unspoken love and tenderness. * Kete Books * A beautiful book highlighting the joy of spending a day with grandpa. Recommended for every shelf. * School Library Journal, starred review * This chunky board book with diverse characters features clever bold illustrations that zoom in on specific details of warmth, love and the joy of family. * School Reading List * Full of warmth, this is a lovely book for a grandfather to share with a very young child and a good starting point for conversations about special times shared with individual's own grandparents. * Red Reading Hub *
""Soft illustrations complement the spare text."" -- Bank Street Best Children's Books 2023 ""They are tactile and robust, with simple images and big text. The books are filled with typically beautiful illustrations by Bishop."" -- Kete Books, Emma Espiner ""Full of warmth, this is a lovely book for a grandfather to share with a very young child and a good starting point for conversations about special times shared with individual’s own grandparents."" -- Red Reading Hub ""A beautiful board book highlighting the joy of spending a day with a grandpa. Recommended for every shelf."" -- School Library Journal, starred review ""This chunky board book with diverse characters features clever bold illustrations that zoom in on specific details of warmth, love and the joy of family."" -- School Reading List UK
Author Information
Gavin Bishop ONZM, Tainui, Ngāti Awa, is a leading New Zealand illustrator. He has published over 70 books internationally and been translated into 12 languages. He has written for television and theatre, as well as a libretti for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His awards include the New Zealand Children’s Picture Book of the Year multiple times, the Sir Kingi Ihaka award for lifetime contribution to Māori art and culture, and the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement – Non Fiction.
