A Hat Full of Sea by Maudie Smith

A Hat Full of Sea by Maudie Smith

Grandpa Jim can only see a small square of blue sky from his hospital window so Cora decides theres only one thing for it she will bring him some sea to go with it! Can Cora bring the hospital ward to magical life until her grandpa is ready to go outside and play with her once more?

“Lovely, exuberant, scratchy illustrations enliven this inclusive picturebook about a little girl cheering up her grandfather in hospital with gifts from her imaginationIt breezes along to a happy ending.” - The Sunday Times

“The art is as playful as the concept, with images made up of loose lines and filled with solidly bold colors. Grandpa’s ailment is not discussed, though his stay is only temporary; children visiting relatives in the hospital will find the tale relatable and reassuring. Tackles a potentially tough topic with a blend of whimsy and warmth.” - Kirkus Review

A touching, heart-warming story about one very special hat, a very special little girl and an intergenerational friendship that’s full to the brim with love. - Clare Helen Welsh, children’s author and founder of Books That Help

A sumptuous, lyrical story about the love between a grandchild and grandparent that makes your heart melt. - Anna Wilson, children’s book author

A charming depiction of a loving bond between grandparent and grandchild – an example of how the imagination can reach across generations to make the world a richer place. - The Letterpress Project

As a nurse, I love this book! This book does a great job teaching how to show love to someone in the hospital, without being preachy. I am so happy to see a book that portrays sickness as secondary to the love and strong bonds the characters share, even a hospital stay could not stop these adventurers! - Paperbound Jess

Maudie Smith writes humorous and touching stories for children aged 2 to 12 including popular title, My Must-Have Mum. She has an MA in Writing for Young People and lives in a village near Bath. Jen Khatun is a children's book illustrator cosily living by the coast of East Sussex in the UK. Her work resonates the hidden magic in everyday life and the close bonds between people, nature, and memories.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781915244666
ISBN 10	1915244668
Title	A Hat Full of Sea
Author	Maudie Smith
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Lantana Publishing
Year published	2024-05-16
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.