Grandpa Was an Astronaut by Jonathan Meres
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."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 grandparentAn 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
Jonathan Meres is a former merchant seaman, ice cream van driver and Perrier Award-nominated stand-up comedian. As a writer he is best known for being the author of over 20 books for children and in particular his best-selling, award-winning series, The World Of Norm.
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Hannah Coulson says that she spent her childhood “drawing pictures, eating 99s and trying not to tell fibs”. Hannah studied at Glasgow School of Art, and now creates playful artworks full of pattern. She particularly likes drawing outdoors and making things for her friends.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781125342 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781125341 |
| Title | Grandpa Was an Astronaut |
| Author | Jonathan Meres |
| Series | Little Gems |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2016-08-03 |
| Number of pages | 104 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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