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Butterflies for Grandpa Joe

Paperback

A heart-warming tale of empathy, affection and dealing with grief across generations, from award-winning author Nicola Davies.

Grandpa Joe is butterfly bonkers. There's nothing he loves more than photographing the fluttering, colourful creatures in his garden. But since Ben's granny passed away, Grandpa Joe has changed. He doesn't want to go outside or talk or smile. It's like he's a completely different person and it feels like time is running out to help him. If only Ben could find a way to bring the butterflies to his Grandpa. Maybe seeing them again could help bring back his smile …A heart-warming tale of empathy, affection and dealing with grief across generations, from award-winning author Nicola Davies. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

RRP: £7.99

Imprint

Barrington Stoke

ISBN

978-1-78112-882-4

Interest age

9+

Reading age

8

Publication Date

07-10-2019

Format

Paperback

Pages

96 pages

Dimensions

185x145mm

Product Description

A heart-warming tale of empathy, affection and dealing with grief across generations, from award-winning author Nicola Davies.

Grandpa Joe is butterfly bonkers. There's nothing he loves more than photographing the fluttering, colourful creatures in his garden. But since Ben's granny passed away, Grandpa Joe has changed. He doesn't want to go outside or talk or smile. It's like he's a completely different person and it feels like time is running out to help him. If only Ben could find a way to bring the butterflies to his Grandpa. Maybe seeing them again could help bring back his smile …A heart-warming tale of empathy, affection and dealing with grief across generations, from award-winning author Nicola Davies. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

Author

Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Mike Byrne

Nicola Davies is an award-winning author, renowned for her bestselling nature writing and children’s fiction. Her many books for children include A First Book of Animals, Big Blue Whale, The Promise, King of the Sky and the critically acclaimed The Day War Came. She is a zoology graduate and has worked for the BBC Natural History Unit.||ike Byrne grew up near Liverpool before moving to Wales to study Illustration at Glyndŵr University. He began his career as a designer for greetings card and stationary companies before leaving to fulfill his dream of illustrating children’s books. Mike now lives in the countryside with his family where he spends his days doodling and illustrating stories.

Imprint

Barrington Stoke

ISBN

978-1-78112-882-4

Reading age

8

Interest age

9+

Publication Date

07-10-2019

Format

Paperback

Pages

96 pages

Dimensions

185x145mm

Product Description

A heart-warming tale of empathy, affection and dealing with grief across generations, from award-winning author Nicola Davies.

Grandpa Joe is butterfly bonkers. There's nothing he loves more than photographing the fluttering, colourful creatures in his garden. But since Ben's granny passed away, Grandpa Joe has changed. He doesn't want to go outside or talk or smile. It's like he's a completely different person and it feels like time is running out to help him. If only Ben could find a way to bring the butterflies to his Grandpa. Maybe seeing them again could help bring back his smile …A heart-warming tale of empathy, affection and dealing with grief across generations, from award-winning author Nicola Davies. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

Author

Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Mike Byrne

Nicola Davies is an award-winning author, renowned for her bestselling nature writing and children’s fiction. Her many books for children include A First Book of Animals, Big Blue Whale, The Promise, King of the Sky and the critically acclaimed The Day War Came. She is a zoology graduate and has worked for the BBC Natural History Unit.||ike Byrne grew up near Liverpool before moving to Wales to study Illustration at Glyndŵr University. He began his career as a designer for greetings card and stationary companies before leaving to fulfill his dream of illustrating children’s books. Mike now lives in the countryside with his family where he spends his days doodling and illustrating stories.